Historical Events
- -8°F (-13°C), Charlotte Pass, NSW (Australian record)
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Brooks, comedian (Broadcast News, Lost in America), born in Los Angeles, California
- Curt Weldon, American politician (Rep-R-Pennsylvania 1987-2007), born in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
- Don Henley, American rock drummer, singer, and songwriter (Eagles - "Desperado"; "Hotel California"; solo - "Boys Of Summer"), born in Linden, Texas
- Gilles Duceppe, Canadian politician, leader of the Bloc Québécois, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Terry Clements, American guitarist (Gordon Lightfoot), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2011)
About July 22, 1947
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer