July 22

What happened on July 22 in history

3 events fall on July 22, from 1298 to 1934. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 22

  1. 1298

    The Battle of Falkirk

    Edward I defeats William Wallace's schiltrons.

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  2. 1933

    Wiley Post circles the world alone

    He completes the first solo round-the-world flight in under eight days.

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  3. 1934

    John Dillinger is shot

    FBI agents kill the bank robber outside a Chicago cinema.

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