1942, 22 July - World War II: North Africa
The First Battle of El Alamein continues: General Sir Claude Auchinleck orders the XXX corps to stand fast against Axis forces between Ruweisat ridge and the coast to the north, whilst the XIII corps, including the 2nd New Zealand Division pursued Rommel's forces west from Ruweisat ridge to the El Mreir Depression. Unfortunately Auchenleck loses a Brigade to German tanks, 88 mm Flak Guns, and a minefield.
1970, 22 July
The Organisation of African Unity, OAU, criticises the British government for restarting arms sales to South Africa.
1971, 22 July
Ja'far Muhammad an-Numeiry is returned to power in the Sudan only four days after being deposed in a military coup.
1994, 22 July
Gambian President Dawda Kairaba Jawara is removed from office by a military coup. Yahya Abdul-Azziz Jamus Junkung Jammeh, chairman of the Armed forces Provisional Ruling Council takes power.
