Today In History August 22nd

August 22nd has seen some key events in history, ranging from important battles to incredible achievements in sports. 

Here's a look at five notable events that happened on this day.

The Battle of Bosworth Field (1485)

On August 22, 1485, the Battle of Bosworth Field took place in England. 

This battle was the final major fight in the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts between two royal families, the Lancasters and the Yorks. 

Henry Tudor defeated King Richard III, which ended the Plantagenet dynasty and started the Tudor era, changing the future of England forever.

Theodore Roosevelt’s Car Ride (1902)

On August 22, 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt made history by becoming the first U.S. president to ride in a car during his time in office. 

While touring Connecticut, he rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria Phaeton. This event marked the beginning of the automobile’s role in American life and showed Roosevelt’s support for new technologies.

The Start of the Carnation Revolution (1962)

August 22, 1962, is remembered as the day that set off events leading to Portugal's Carnation Revolution. 

Though the revolution itself happened in 1974, this date marks the beginning of the movement that eventually ended Portugal’s long standing dictatorship. 

The peaceful nature of the revolution, symbolized by placing carnations in soldiers’ guns, led to the end of the Estado Novo regime and Portugal’s decolonization of Africa.

Nolan Ryan’s 5,000th Strikeout (1989)

In sports history, August 22, 1989, is the day Nolan Ryan, a legendary pitcher in Major League Baseball, achieved his 5,000th career strikeout while playing for the Texas Rangers. 

Ryan became the first pitcher in MLB history to reach this milestone, solidifying his status as one of the greatest pitchers of all time.

Texas Rangers Set a Record (2007)

On August 22, 2007, the Texas Rangers made history by scoring 30 runs in a single game against the Baltimore Orioles. 

This set a new modern record in Major League Baseball for the most runs scored by one team in a game. 

The final score was 30-3, highlighting the Rangers' powerful offense and making this game one for the record books.

August 22nd has been a day of significant events throughout history. 

From a decisive battle in England to record breaking moments in baseball, this date shows how history can be made in many different ways.