What Happened on July 11, 2022

Historical Events

SMACS 0723

NASA and US President Joe Biden reveal first image from James Webb Space Telescope, cluster of galaxies called SMACS 0723 four billion light-years away, as they appeared 13 billion years ago [1]

  • New study suggests dogs can 'see' with their noses " first documentation of a direct connection between the olfactory bulb and occipital lobe in any species" [1]

Mo Farah's Story

UK Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked into the UK as a child, from Djibouti, to work as a domestic servant [1]


Famous Deaths

  • Gary Moeller, American football coach (University of Michigan 1990-94; Uni of Illinois 1977-79; Detroit Lions), dies at 81
  • Monty Norman [Noserovitch], British big band singer, songwriter (False Hearted Lover), and film composer (James Bond Theme), dies at 94
  • Víctor Benítez, Peruvian soccer centre-back / defensive midfielder (11 caps; AC Milan, Roma, Inter Milan, Boca Juniors), dies at 86
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About July 11, 2022

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
  • UK #1 Song: Afraid To Feel - LF System