Events on July 22 in history

Alexander Mackenzie (explorer) (July 22, 1793)

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

Sir Alexander Mackenzie (or MacKenzie, Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacCoinnich; c. 1764 – 12 March 1820) was a Scottish explorer known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of America north of Mexico in 1793, which preceded the Lewis and Clark Expedition by 12 years. The Mackenzie River is named after him.

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Events on 1793

21 Jan

Louis XVI of France
After being found guilty of treason by the French National Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine.
23 May

Flanders Campaign
Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition.
23 Jul

Mainz
Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France.
5 Sep

French National Convention
French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror.
3 Nov

Olympe de Gouges
French playwright, journalist and feminist Olympe de Gouges is guillotined.

Events on July 22 in history

Alexander Mackenzie (explorer) (July 22, 1793)

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Louis XVI of France

Flanders Campaign

Mainz

French National Convention

Olympe de Gouges