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.

    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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