What Happened On July 22

What Happened On Jul 22 Events

1099 Jul 22 Establishment Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem
The Kingdom of Jerusalem was a Christian kingdom established in the Levant in 1099 after the First Crusade. It lasted nearly two hundred years, from 1099 until 1291 when the last remainin...
1631 Jul 22 Battle of Werben
The Battle of Werben was a battle of the Thirty Years' War, fought on July 22, 1631, between the Swedish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. The Swedes had 16,000 soldiers and were led by G...
1796 Jul 22 Cleveland, OH Founded
Cleveland obtained its name on July 22, 1796 when surveyors of the Connecticut Land Company laid out Connecticut's Western Reserve into townships and a capital city they named "Cleaveland...
1864 Jul 22 Battle of Atlanta
Description: Following the Battle of Peachtree Creek, Hood determined to attack Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee. He withdrew his main army at night from Atlanta’ s ou...
1917 Jul 22 Siam Declares War on Germany and Austria-Hungary
In 1917 Siam declared war on Germany, mainly to gain favour with the British and the French. Siam's token participation in World War I secured it a seat at the Versailles Peace Conference...
1926 Jul 22 Nassau Hurricane of 1926
The 1926 storm was described by the U.S. Weather Bureau in Miami as "probably the most destructive hurricane ever to strike the United States." It hit Fort Lauderdale, Dania, Hollywood, H...
1933 Jul 22 Loch Ness Monster Witnessed by George Spicer and His Wife
Modern interest in the monster was sparked by the 22 July 1933 sighting, when George Spicer and his wife saw 'a most extraordinary form of animal' cross the road in front of their car. Th...
1933 Jul 22 Wiley Post Becomes First Pilot to Fly Solo Around the World
After the record-setting flight, Post wanted to open his own aeronautical school, but could not raise enough financial support because of doubts many had about his rural background and li...
1934 Jul 22 John Dillinger Gunned Down at Biograph Theater
Dillinger attended the film Manhattan Melodrama at the Biograph Theater in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Dillinger was with his girlfriend, Polly Hamilton, and Ana Cumpănaş. O...
1946 Jul 22 King David Hotel bombing
The King David Hotel bombing was an attack by the right-wing Zionist underground movement, the Irgun, on the central offices of the British Mandatory authorities of Palestine, the Secreta...
1947 Jul 22 "Crossfire" Is Released
Crossfire (1947) is a film noir drama film which deals with the theme of anti-Semitism, as did that year's Academy Award for Best Picture winner, Gentleman's Agreement. The film was direc...
1951 Jul 22 Dezik and Tsygan Become First Dogs to Make a Sub-Orbital Flight
Dezik and Tsygan were the first dogs to make a sub-orbital flight on July 22, 1951. Both dogs were recovered unharmed after travelling to a maximum altitude of 110 km. Dezik made another ...
1954 Jul 22 "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" Is Released
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a musical film released in 1954. It was directed by Stanley Donen, with music by Saul Chaplin and Gene de Paul, and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The script ...
1974 Jul 22 Stevie Wonder Releases Fulfillingness' First Finale
Fulfillingness' First Finale is a landmark album by Stevie Wonder, released on July 22, 1974. It was the fourth of five consecutive albums widely hailed as his "classic period", along wit...
1977 Jul 22 Yes release Going for the One
Going for the One is the eighth studio album by British progressive rock band Yes. It was released in 1977 after an extended break for solo activity, and is especially notable for marking...
1992 Jul 22 Pablo Escobar Escapes from Prison
With the threat of extradition, Escobar began kidnapping prominent Colombians and killing anyone who supported extradition to the United States. But as pressure mounted he made a deal wit...
1992 Jul 22 Selena Gomez Is Born
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer, she is best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Disney Channel series, Wizards of Waverly Place and appearing...
1997 Jul 22 Kreator release Outcast
Outcast is the eighth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator. It was released by G.U.N. Records in 1997. This album featured more gothic rock and industrial influences than earl...
1997 Jul 22 Ratt release Collage
Collage is a compilation album by the band Ratt. This album consists of alternate recordings, B-sides, and versions of songs from the band's Mickey Ratt period. It was released in 1997, c...
1999 Jul 22 Metal Church releases Masterpeace
Masterpeace is the sixth album of heavy metal band Metal Church. This album features the return of David Wayne, absent since The Dark. All original members recorded on Masterpeace except ...
1999 Jul 22 The King of Fighters '99 is Released
The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle is a 1999 head-to-head fighting game by SNK released for the Neo Geo arcade and home platform. It is the sixth installment in the company's The...
2003 Jul 22 Queensrÿche release Tribe
Tribe is the eighth studio album from progressive metal band Queensrÿche, released on 22 July 2003. It featured a reunited lineup, with Chris DeGarmo returning to contribute with guitar p...
2003 Jul 22 Uday and Qusay Hussein Killed in a Firefight with US Troops
On 22 July 2003, Task Force 20, aided by troops of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, had a showdown with Uday, Qusay and Qusay's 14-year-old son Mustapha during a raid on a home in t...
2004 Jul 22 Baltimore Orioles defeat Boston Red Sox, 8-3
Enough was enough. With one dispiriting loss leading to another as they plunged a whopping nine games behind the division-leading Yankees, the Red Sox made no secret after they dropped th...
2004 Jul 22 Boston Red Sox defeat Baltimore Orioles, 4-0
Enough was enough. With one dispiriting loss leading to another as they plunged a whopping nine games behind the division-leading Yankees, the Red Sox made no secret after they dropped th...
2005 Jul 22 Chicago White Sox defeat Boston Red Sox, 8-4
CHICAGO -- Momentum, Terry Francona likes to say, is the following night's starting pitcher. And so, a night after Manny Ramirez drove a stake through the hearts of Joe Crede and the 36,7...
2005 Jul 22 FDA Approves Takeda's Rozerem
Rozerem works by regulating a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus, or master clock, said Mini. The master clock sends signals to the body that make it feel tired after a ...
2006 Jul 22 Seattle Mariners defeat Boston Red Sox, 5-2
SEATTLE -- Curt Schilling said he believes the Red Sox are trying to trade for more pitching, but predicted that if general manager Theo Epstein makes a deal, it will probably be for a fo...
2006 Jul 22 Yanjin Earthquake of 2006
The 2006 Yanjin earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in southwestern China. It occurred on July 22, 2006, at 01:10 UTC (09:10 local time). Seismologists have placed the epicentre at ...
2007 Jul 22 Boston Red Sox defeat Chicago White Sox, 8-5
This may be as close as it comes to a harmonic convergence on Yawkey Way, on a day that hardly could have been sweeter for the Red Sox even if Julian Tavarez -- a man who just lost his st...
2007 Jul 22 Entourage Season 4 Episode 6 - The WeHo Ho
Even after Billy apologizes to him, Eric refuses to work with him again. Lloyd takes a leave of absence when his boyfriend dumps him, so Ari jumps through hoops to get them back together....
2008 Jul 22 Boston Red Sox defeat Seattle Mariners, 4-2
SEATTLE --Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complet...
2008 Jul 22 Breakout Is Released
Breakout is the second studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released under Hollywood Records on July 22, 2008, in the United States and debuted at number one on the U.S. Bi...
2008 Jul 22 Nine Inch Nails releases The Slip
The Slip is the seventh studio album by American industrial rock act Nine Inch Nails, released on July 22, 2008. It was the fourth consecutive Nine Inch Nails release to be produced by fr...
2008 Jul 22 Toronto Blue Jays defeat Baltimore Orioles, 10-8
The story line is starting to get much too old for Orioles manager Dave Trembley - the starter can't get deep enough into the game, the middle relief corps implodes and a fine offensive e...
2009 Jul 22 Eighth Meeting of University of Illinois Admissions Review Committee
"Do you think we can help (name redacted)... I am to visit his family next week in India. May be (sic) he can be on probation during first year." —Niranjan Shah, Chairman of University of Illinois Board of Trustees in email to U of I Chancellor Richard Herman
2009 Jul 22 First Death in Hungary Caused by H1N1 Flu Virus
A 41-year-old man, the first Hungarian to die of the H1N1 flu virus, has passed away without showing any symptoms of swine flu, officials said Wednesday. Ferenc Falus, the Hungarian ch...
2009 Jul 22 Houston Astros defeat St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3
HOUSTON - The Houston Astros reached previously bulletproof closer Ryan Franklin in the ninth inning to spoil a gem by Chris Carpenter and send a message to the NL Central. Miguel Teja...
2009 Jul 22 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Announces it will Begin a Series of Trials to Gain Insight into Vaccine Development
Scientists in a network of medical research institutions across the United States are set to begin a series of clinical trials to gather critical data about influenza vaccines, including ...
2009 Jul 22 New York Yankees defeat Baltimore Orioles, 6-4
A.J. Burnett's pie-tossing antics have received plenty of attention this season. Wednesday, he reminded everybody that pies aren't the only things he throws well. Burnett pitched seven...
2009 Jul 22 Oakland Athletics defeat Minnesota Twins, 16-1
OAKLAND, CALIF - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on Tuesday pushed for a red flag to throw onto the field to request instant replay. One press box veteran at the Oakland Alameda County Co...
2009 Jul 22 Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 8-7
Pittsburgh — Jeff Suppan did his best to take the Milwaukee Brewers out of the game early. The offense did its best to keep the team in it. And in the end, the bullpen gave up just ...
2009 Jul 22 Texas Rangers defeat Boston Red Sox, 3-1
ARLINGTON, Texas - When the Red Sox landed in Boston this morning, after what must have been a long ride home from Texas, there seems little question there was comfort in landing in their...
2009 Jul 22 The Longest Solar Eclipse Of The 21st Century
The solar eclipse of 22 July 2009 was the longest total solar eclipse during the 21st century, not to be surpassed until June 2132. It lasted a maximum of 6 minutes and 39 seconds off the...
2009 Jul 22 Washington Nationals defeat New York Mets, 3-1
WASHINGTON - Should the Mets just be sellers at the trading deadline? Hours before their latest loss, Wednesday night's 3-1 rubber-game defeat to the lowly Nationals, general manager O...
2010 Jul 22 Boston Red Sox defeat Seattle Mariners, 8-6
SEATTLE — As the stadium rocked, as the Mariners celebrated, the reaction was the opposite in the Red Sox dugout, the defeat evident in their actions. Across the diamond, Mariners players...
2010 Jul 22 BP Admits to Minor Alteration of Gulf Spill Images Using Photoshop
The oil giant was forced to issue new guidelines to staff to “refrain from doing (sic) cutting-and-pasting” after several official company images were found to have been doctored. BP a...
2010 Jul 22 Milwaukee Brewers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2
Bob Uecker can't make a 15-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates go away any more than he can expunge that four-game, 36-7 San Francisco abomination from the books. He can't transform two s...
2010 Jul 22 New York Yankees defeat Kansas City Royals, 10-4
Alex Rodriguez closed in on a home run milestone, but that was one of the few normal happenings Thursday night at the Stadium. The slugger moved within one swing of the elite 600-homer...
2010 Jul 22 Tropical Storm Bonnie Forces Suspension of Relief Well Drilling
The tropical storm Bonnie has forced BP to temporarily suspend drilling on its relief well in the Gulf of Mexico. Work to permanently plug the oil giant's leaking Macondo oil well, which ...