1. On August 22, 1775, Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene was appointed as the brigadier general of the Rhode Island Army of Observation. Greene, who was born in Rhode Island and served in the Continental Army, played a crucial role in the American Revolution.

2. The first-ever polo match in Rhode Island was held on August 22, 1876. The Newport Polo Club played against the Boston Polo Club in a match that marked the beginning of Rhode Island's love affair with polo.

3. On August 22, 1904, the first electric trolley car in Providence, Rhode Island made its inaugural trip. The trolley car was part of the city's efforts to modernize its transportation system and provide faster, more reliable public transit.

4. The historic Rose Island Lighthouse in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island was first lit on August 22, 1870. The lighthouse, which was built to protect ships navigating the bay, is now a popular tourist attraction and event venue.

5. On August 22, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Florida and caused widespread damage throughout the Southeast United States. Although Rhode Island was not directly affected by the hurricane, the storm caused more than $25 billion in damage and prompted widespread changes to hurricane preparedness efforts in the region.