July 22

Tuesday 22, 1997:

The second Blue Water Bridge opens between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.

Monday 22, 1991:

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is arrested after the remains of 11 men and boys are found in his Milwaukee apartment.

Sunday 22, 1934:

Outside Chicago's Biograph Theatre, "Public Enemy No. 1" John Dillinger is mortally wounded by FBI agents.

Monday 22, 1793:

Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first Euro-American to complete a transcontinental crossing north of Mexico.

Tuesday 22, 1298:

Edward I (Longshanks) of England and his longbowmen defeat William Wallace and his scottish schiltrons outside the town.

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