On This Day: 22 July

22 July in Indian history

• 2019Chandrayaan-2, the second lunar exploration mission developed by Indian Space Research Organisation after Chandrayaan-1 is launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in a GSLV Mark III M1. It consists of a lunar orbiter, and also included the Vikram lander, and India

22 July in world history

• 2012Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of Serê Kaniyê and Dirbêsiyê, during clashes with pro-government forces in Al-Hasakah.
• 2003Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Iraq, killing Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay, along with Mustapha Hussein, Qusay's 14-year-old son, and a bodyguard.
• 2002The Israel Defense Forces bombed the home of Salah Shehade, the leader of the military arm of Hamas, killing him, his family and neighboring civilians.
• 1997Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece, the best-selling manga series in history, debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump.
• 1991American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after police discovered human remains in his apartment.
• 1963The United Kingdom granted self-government to Sarawak; the day would be celebrated as Sarawak Day.
• 1944World War II: In opposition to the government-in-exile based in London, the Soviet-backed Polish Committee of National Liberation was proclaimed to govern territory recaptured from Germany.
• 1937New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court of the United States.
• 1936Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in the Valencian Community.
• 1864American Civil War: Confederate forces unsuccessfully attacked Union troops at the Battle of Atlanta.
• 1833The Slavery Abolition Act passes in the British House of Commons, initiating the gradual abolition of slavery in most parts of the British Empire.
• 1805Napoleonic Wars: War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Cape Finisterre: An inconclusive naval action is fought between a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve of France and a British fleet under Admiral Robert Calder.
• 1796Surveyors of the Connecticut Land Company name an area in Ohio "Cleveland" after Gen. Moses Cleaveland, the superintendent of the surveying party.
• 1706The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by commissioners from the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, which, when passed by each country's Parliament, leads to the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain.
• 1484Battle of Lochmaben Fair: A 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas are defeated by Scots forces loyal to Albany's brother James III of Scotland; Douglas is captured.
• 1298First War of Scottish Independence: English forces led by Edward I defeated William Wallace's Scottish troops at the Battle of Falkirk.
• 838Arab–Byzantine wars: The forces of the Abbasid Caliphate defeated Byzantine troops led by Emperor Theophilos at the Battle of Anzen, near present-day Dazman, Turkey.

Born on 22 July

• 1995Armaan Malik, Indian playback singer, composer and songwriterIndia
• 1929Baselios Thomas I, Indian bishop (died 2024)India
• 1915Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah, Indian-Pakistani politician and diplomat (died 2000)India
• 1890Rose Kennedy, American philanthropist and Kennedy family matriarch (died 1995)
• 1857Jack Glasscock, American baseball player (died 1947)
• 1820Oliver Mowat, Canadian politician, 3rd Premier of Ontario, 8th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (died 1903)

Died on 22 July

• 2014Johann Breyer, German SS officer (born 1925)
• 2013Natalie de Blois, American architect, co-designed the Lever House (born 1921)
• 1932Errico Malatesta, Italian activist and author (born 1853)
• 1918Indra Lal Roy, Indian lieutenant and first Indian fighter aircraft pilot (born 1898)India

Frequently asked questions

What happened on 22 July in history?

2019: Chandrayaan-2, the second lunar exploration mission developed by Indian Space Research Organisation after Chandrayaan-1 is launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in a GSLV Mark III M1. It consists of a lunar orbiter, and also included the Vikram lander, and . 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of Serê Kaniyê and Dirbêsiyê, during clashes with pro-government forces in Al-Hasakah. 2003: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Iraq, killing Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay, along with Mustapha Hussein, Qusay's 14-year-old son, and a bodyguard. 2002: The Israel Defense Forces bombed the home of Salah Shehade, the leader of the military arm of Hamas, killing him, his family and neighboring civilians.

What happened on 22 July in Indian history?

2019: Chandrayaan-2, the second lunar exploration mission developed by Indian Space Research Organisation after Chandrayaan-1 is launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in a GSLV Mark III M1. It consists of a lunar orbiter, and also included the Vikram lander, and .

Which famous people were born on 22 July?

Armaan Malik, Indian playback singer, composer and songwriter (1995); Baselios Thomas I, Indian bishop (died 2024) (1929); Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah, Indian-Pakistani politician and diplomat (died 2000) (1915); Rose Kennedy, American philanthropist and Kennedy family matriarch (died 1995) (1890).

Which day is observed on 22 July?

Sarawak Independence Day (Sarawak, Malaysia).