Here are five interesting facts about August 22 in District of Columbia history:

1. On August 22, 1851, the first annual fair of the National Agricultural Society was held in the District of Columbia. The fairgrounds covered an area of 82 acres and attracted more than 10,000 visitors.

2. August 22, 1906, marked the opening of the first one-way street in the District of Columbia, which was located on the 15th Street NW. This innovation aimed to ease traffic congestion and improve safety.

3. On August 22, 1958, the U.S. Congress passed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NASA's headquarters is located in the District of Columbia.

4. In 2011, August 22, the Washington Monument in the District of Columbia was damaged by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that caused several large cracks near the top of the structure. The monument was closed for repairs for nearly three years.

5. On August 22, 2020, organizers of the March on Washington gathered in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the historic civil rights demonstration led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was attended by thousands of people and featured prominent civil rights advocates, politicians, and musicians.