22
July marks India’s adoption of the National Flag, aviation milestones, wartime
tragedies, and a regional turning point in Northeast India.
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Global Events
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1933
– Wiley Post completes first solo flight around the world
Aviator Wiley Post landed at New York after flying solo around the globe in 7
days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes, a
pioneering accomplishment in aviation.
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1894
– First competitive motor race, Paris–Rouen
Regarded as the dawn of motorsport, this city‑to‑city
automobile competition judged design, safety, and speed.
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1942
– Deportations from Warsaw Ghetto to Treblinka begin
The Nazi Grossaktion Warschau commenced on this day, leading to the forcible deportation of
around 300,000 Jews from
the Warsaw Ghetto.
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1934
– John Dillinger killed
Infamous U.S. bank robber John Dillinger was shot by FBI agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago,
ending his notorious crime spree.
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India
🗓️ 1947 –
Constituent Assembly adopts the Indian National Flag
On 22 July 1947, under the chairmanship of Dr. Rajendra
Prasad, Jawaharlal
Nehru moved a resolution to adopt the Tricolour as India’s national flag—with saffron, white, and green bands
and the Ashoka Chakra at
centre. The motion was adopted unanimously with a standing ovation.
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Assam & Northeast India
🗓️ 2015 –
Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival opens in Guwahati
The Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival, which celebrates Northeast Indian and global cinema, launched
its fourth edition on 22 July 2015 in Guwahati, highlighting regional talents
and culture.
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Birthdays
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International
🎂 Selena Gomez (1992) – American
singer, actress, and producer.
🎂 Danny
Glover
(1946) – Veteran U.S.
actor and activist.
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Deaths
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International
🕯️ John Dillinger (1934) – Notorious
American gangster gunned down in Chicago.
🕯️ James
Whitcomb Riley (1916) – American poet
best known for “Little Orphant Annie”.
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Did You Know?
·
Wiley Post pioneered the
use of a pressure suit during his high‑altitude flight, influencing future
astronautic designs.
·
The Paris–Rouen race required
participants to prove their vehicles were safe, efficient, and practical—not
just fast.
·
The Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival’s 2016 edition
began on 22 July, spotlighting regional filmmakers from Assam, Meghalaya, and
Manipur.
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Final Thoughts
22
July encapsulates a historic blend of national pride, technological
achievement, and cultural celebration.
From the adoption of India’s tricolour to feats of flight and vibrant Northeast
film festivals, the day symbolizes unity, innovation, and regional identity.
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