Historical Events for 22nd August 2026

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1851 - Goldfields discovered in Australia
1901 - Cadillac Motor Company is founded
1909 - First international flying event, the French air show Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, is held near Reims in France, sponsored by Moët et Chandon, Mumm, and other makers of champagne
1926 - Greek dictator Theódoros Pángalos is overthrown
1939 - Dutch border guards take positions for German invasion
1950 - First patent for controlling vehicle speed (cruise control) is granted to American inventor Ralph Teetor
1984 - The last Volkswagen Rabbit is produced
2021 - British Open Women's Golf, Carnoustie CC: Anna Nordqvist of Sweden finishes one stroke clear of Madelene Sagström, Lizette Salas, and Georgia Hall to win her third major title

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