August 22

What happened on August 22 in history

3 events fall on August 22, from 1485 to 1962. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on August 22

  1. 1485

    The Battle of Bosworth Field

    Richard III is killed and the Tudor dynasty begins.

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  2. 1864

    The first Geneva Convention

    Twelve states sign rules for the care of wounded soldiers.

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  3. 1962

    An assassination attempt on de Gaulle

    Gunmen ambush his car at Petit-Clamart and he escapes unhurt.

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