1. In 1906, the Virginia State Fair opened its gates for the first time in Richmond. The fair was organized by the Virginia State Agricultural Society to promote and celebrate the state's agriculture and industry.

2. On August 22, 1639, the Virginia House of Burgesses passed the first official recognition of slavery in the English colonies. The legislation declared that "all servants imported and brought into the Country...shall be held, reputed, deemed, and taken to be chattels personal."

3. The Battle of Rocky Mount took place on August 22, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. The battle occurred in present-day Franklin County and was a victory for American Patriot forces led by Colonel William Campbell.

4. Singer and actress Patsy Cline was born on August 22, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia. She is one of the most influential and successful female vocalists in the history of country music, with hits like "Crazy," "Walkin' After Midnight," and "Sweet Dreams."

5. On August 22, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Florida and caused significant damage in Virginia as well. The storm, one of the strongest and most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, resulted in 65 fatalities and over $25 billion in damage across multiple states.