22 August 1851 August 21, 2012 Author: Staff The very first America’s Cup is won by the yacht America. Famous Words of Inspiration...""Life itself is a quotation. Jorge Luis Borges One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well." Amos Bronson Alcott — Click here for more from Amos Bronson Alcott Related posts: 22 August 1911 Categories: History Tags: 1851, 22 August