On this day in history
What happened on 22 July
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 22 July. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Gregor Mendel, father of genetics, was bornScience
- Battle of Atlanta was fought during the US Civil WarWorld
- Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the worldWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.