1. On August 22, 1932, the notorious gangster Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion in a federal court in Chicago. Though Capone was not directly tied to any crimes in Kentucky, he had many associates and connections in the state, and his criminal empire had far-reaching effects across the country.

2. August 22, 1791, marked the official founding of Lexington, Kentucky. Named after the Revolutionary War battle in Massachusetts, Lexington quickly established itself as a cultural and economic hub in the region, with a thriving horse industry and a strong tradition of academic and artistic pursuits.

3. Kentucky's Civil War history is also tied to August 22: on this day in 1862, Union forces under General E.D. Morgan defeated Confederate troops in a critical battle near Cynthiana, Kentucky. The victory helped secure Union control of much of the state, and was a turning point in the conflict in Kentucky.

4. In a more lighthearted Kentucky tradition, August 22 is also known as National Tooth Fairy Day, commemorating the popular childhood legend of a fairy who leaves money under a child's pillow after they lose a tooth. Though the origins of this celebration are unclear, it's a fun reminder of the magic and wonder of childhood.

5. Finally, on August 22, 1985, a tornado struck the small town of Edmonton, Kentucky, leaving 22 people dead and devastating the community. Despite the tragedy, the people of Edmonton rallied together to rebuild their town and support one another, demonstrating the resilience and strength of Kentucky's rural communities.