1. In 1775, the Battle of Long Island happened on August 22 during the American Revolutionary War. This battle was a defeat for the Americans who suffered heavy losses and had to retreat.

2. In 1851, the first America's Cup sailing regatta took place on August 22 in New York. The prize was a silver cup that was named after the winning yacht, America.

3. In 1856, Amos Bronson Alcott, a philosopher and educator, established the Temple School in Boston on August 22. The school was ahead of its time in terms of educational theory and practice.

4. In 1911, a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York on August 22, killing 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women. This tragedy led to improved safety regulations and labor laws.

5. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit Massachusetts on August 22, causing widespread damage and power outages. The storm was one of the most destructive in US history, with damages estimated at $26 billion.