On this day in History - July 22

1933 – Aviator Wiley Post returns to Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in seven days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.

1942 – The United States government begins compulsory civilian gasoline rationing due to the wartime demands.

1997 – The second Blue Water Bridge opens between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.