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August 22 is the 234th day of the year ... At least 6,000 people are killed by the magnitude 7.7 Kashgar earthquake in the Tien ... Swiss-born pianist and child ...
Dale Hawkins (August 22, 1938 –February 13, 2010), American guitarist, rockabilly singer, would have turned 86 this year. Rolf Billberg (1930 –1966), Swedish alto saxophone player, would have turned 94. Bob Flanagan (August 22, 1926 –May 15, 2011), American singer with The Four Freshmen, would have turned 98 this year.
1984 – The constitution of Singapore was amended to apportion seats to defeated opposition candidates in Parliament, which had hitherto entirely comprised members of the People's Action Party. 1985 – A fire broke out on British Airtours Flight 28M , causing 55 deaths mostly due to smoke inhalation and bringing about changes to make aircraft ...
Born without a functional left hand, she dealt with bullying, eating disorders, and prejudice before becoming one of the world's most decorated, popular, and visible Paralympians.
Amos, known for his roles on Good Times, Roots, and Coming To America, died of congestive heart failure on August 21. The actor passed away at a hospital in Inglewood, California, at the age of 84.
Born: Luis Félix López, writer and politician, in Calceta, Ecuador (d. 2008) Died: Edith Rockefeller McCormick , 59, American socialite and opera patron August 26 , 1932 (Friday)
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