Historical Events
- 99th Tour de France won by Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain
- At least 77 people are killed by torrential rain in Beijing, China
Sports History
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St. Annes: South African Ernie Els wins his 2nd Claret Jug, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Adam Scott of Australia
- Car bombs kills 20 people and injures 80 in Madaen and Najaf, Iraq
- Hashim Amla smashes 311 not out in South Africa's inning and 12 run 1st Test win over England at The Oval; first South African to score a triple-century in Test cricket
- Pranab Mukherjee is elected 13th President of India
Famous Deaths
- George A. Miller, American psychologist, dies at 92
- Nan Merriman, American-Dutch singer (Arturo Toscanini NBC Orchestra), dies at 92
About July 22, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
#1 Song: Payphone - Maroon 5 Ft. Wiz Khalifa