It happenned on a… 22 July

Marvel superhero film “Avengers: Endgame” becomes the world’s highest-grossing film overtaking “Avatar” earning $2.9 billion.

Holocaust: the systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto begins.

1st solo flight round the world 7d 19hrs by Wiley Post.

The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and Rouen. The victory was awarded to Albert Lemaître driving his 3 hp petrol engined Peugeot.

Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first recorded human to complete a transcontinental crossing of Canada.

The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin leading rats out of town is said to have occurred on this date.