The Daily Birthday History

August 22: From the Battle of Bosworth Field to the Birth of Icons


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August 22nd marks the anniversary of many significant historical events, from the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, which marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the beginning of the Tudor era in England, to the founding of Madras (now Chennai), India in 1639 by the British East India Company. This day also witnessed the birth of notable figures such as the renowned composer Claude Debussy, science fiction author Ray Bradbury, and the first president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta. Tune in to learn more about the captivating events and influential figures that have shaped history on this day.

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