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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 22, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for July.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on July 22 throughout history
A second group of English settlers arrives on Roanoke Island off North Carolina. Made up of 117 settlers, the the group included women and children intended to establish the "Cittie of Raleigh,". However, it was discovered the settlement vanished by 1590 with no clue as to where they went.
Cleveland, OH, is founded by General Moses Cleaveland. The originally spelling for the city was "Cleaveland" but the first "a" was dropped in 1831 by a local newspaper editor to fit the heading in the column.
Katharine Lee Bates writes the patriotic song America the Beautiful" after admiring the view from the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Aviator Wiley Post returns to Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world. The 15,596-mile journey took only seven days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.
The U.S. Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court of the United States. The legislation gave authority to the President to appoint up to six additional justices to the Court.
The U.S. Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court of the United States. The legislation gave authority to the President to appoint up to six additional justices to the Court.
The U.S. government begins gasoline rationing due to the wartime demands. A windshield sticker system was put into place based on necessity of the person.
"A" Stickers - Allowed the general public about 2 to 4 gallons per week.
"B" Stickers - Allowed 8 to 10 gallons per week for workers commuting long distances with carpools.
"C" Stickers - Allowed higher or sometimes unlimited gasoline for critical occupations like doctors and mail carriers
People born on July 22
Actor known for his roles in Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, and the Spiderman movies.
Author most recognized for her novel The Outsiders.
Surgeon who co-invented the first commercially successful artificial skin (marketed as Integra). The artificial skin was a combination of cowhide collagen and shark cartilage to act as a scaffold, prompting the body to regrow healthy, nearly scar-free skin.
Musician and founding member of the rock band the Eagles.
Actor who rose to fame for his role as Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon films.
One of the first psychologists to specialize in juvenile psychology.
Game show host and producer best know of hosting Jeopardy! from 1984 until his death in 2020.
