Key Historical Events Remembered on July 22 and 23

From the Detroit riot in 1967 to Wiley Post's solo around-the-world flight, these dates mark significant moments in history.

July 23, 1967, saw the beginning of the Detroit riot, a five-day conflict resulting in 43 deaths.
On July 22, 1933, Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world in just over seven days.
John Dillinger, the infamous bank robber, was killed on July 22, 1934, by federal agents.
The Emancipation Proclamation's preliminary draft was presented by President Lincoln on July 22, 1862.
The tragic helicopter accident on the set of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' occurred on July 23, 1982, claiming three lives.