August 22. Yacht 'America' wins first America's Cup in 1851.

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August 22, 1851.  Yacht 'America' wins first America's Cup.

Sheet music illustration for 'Regatta Yacht America', published in 1851.

 

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August 22. Ned Hanlon is born in 1857.