22 July in Australian History

Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section.

• 1870 – A state flag of South Australia is adopted.
• 1938 – The Australian National War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France is opened.
• 1983 – Aviator and businessman Dick Smith (pictured) completes the first solo round the world helicopter flight.

International Observances.

• Birthday of the Late King Sobhuza (Eswatini)
• Earliest day on which Parents’ Day can fall, while 28 July is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July. (United States)
• National Press Day (Azerbaijan)
• Pi Approximation Day, see also March 14
• Ratcatcher’s Day
• Revolution Day (The Gambia)
• Sarawak Independence Day (Sarawak, Malaysia)

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