What Happened on July 1, 2022

Historical Events

  • Germany and Nigeria have signed an agreement to return ownership of more than 1,000 Benin Bronzes, looted during colonial times, back to Nigeria [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Taruskin, American musicologist (Oxford History of Western Music), and educator, dies of esophageal cancer at 77 [1]
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About July 1, 2022

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jimmy Cooks - Drake Featuring 21 Savage
  • UK #1 Song: Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush