Historical Events
- "One Piece", world's best-selling manga and comic series, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda first appears serialized in "Weekly Shōnen Jump" in Japan
- Fire breaks out at Palais de Chaillot in Paris
Sports History
Greg Maddux throws a complete game with just 76 pitches
- The first shipments of oil produced from Kazakhstan's Tengiz field arrive at terminals on the Black Sea for subsequent export through the Bosphoros Strait
- The second Blue Water Bridge opens between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario
Famous Birthdays
- Field Cate, American actor (Pushing Daisies), and rock guitarist (Fencer), born in Burlington, Vermont
About July 22, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
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