1975⚡ Event
Pulitzer Prize-winning photo 'Fire Escape Collapse' taken
Stanley Forman took the Pulitzer Prize–winning photo 'Fire Escape Collapse'. The image spurred action to improve the safety of fire escapes across the United States.
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What Happened on July 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Serial killer
Historical Events on July 22(5)
1976⚡ Event
Japan completes war reparations to Philippines
Japan completed its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed during imperial Japan's conquest of the country in the Second World War.
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1991⚡ Event
Jeffrey Dahmer arrested
American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Police discovered human remains in his apartment.
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1997⚡ Event
One Piece manga debuts
Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece, the best-selling manga series in history, debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump.
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2002⚡ Event
Israel bombs Hamas leader's home
The Israel Defense Forces bombed the home of Salah Shehade, the leader of the military arm of Hamas. He, his family, and neighboring civilians were killed.
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Birthdays on July 22(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Konstanse Marie Alvær
Konstanse Marie Alvær, Norwegian politician, was born.
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2006🎂 Birth
Javon Walton
Javon Walton, American actor and boxer, was born.
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Deaths on July 22(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, English musician and media personality, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Shelly Zegart
Shelly Zegart, American quilt collector, historian, and advocate, died.
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July 22 in History
July 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 22
Examples currently recorded for July 22 include Pulitzer Prize-winning photo 'Fire Escape Collapse' taken (1975), Japan completes war reparations to Philippines (1976), Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1991). View all events →
Birthdays on July 22
People recorded as born on July 22 include Konstanse Marie Alvær, Prince Felix of Denmark, Solveig Vik. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 22
Remembered figures who died on July 22 include John Fallon, George Kooymans, Ozzy Osbourne. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 22?
- One event currently recorded for July 22 is: Pulitzer Prize-winning photo 'Fire Escape Collapse' taken.
- Who was born on July 22?
- People recorded as born on July 22 include Konstanse Marie Alvær, Prince Felix of Denmark, Solveig Vik.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 22.
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