1923 103 years ago Notable Births July 22

Bob Dole, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (died 2021)

On July 22, in the year 1923, Bob Dole, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (died 2021). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of July 22, one of 408 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Bob Dole. Learn more below.

Robert Joseph Dole was an American politician, attorney, and U.S. Army officer who represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1996. He was the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate during the final 11 years of his tenure, including three non-consecutive years as Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate. Prior to his 27 years in the Senate, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969. Dole was also the Republican presidential nominee in the 1996 presidential election and the vice presidential nominee in the 1976 presidential election.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on July 22, 1923 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 15 July 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2025 Jul 22 Ozzy Osbourne, English musician and media personality (born 1948)
Notable Deaths 2025 Jul 22 Chuck Mangione, American musician (born 1940)
Notable Deaths 2025 Jul 22 Shelly Zegart, American quilt collector, historian, and advocate (born 1941)
Notable Deaths 2024 Jul 22 Mark Carnevale, American golfer and radio commentator (born 1960)
Notable Deaths 2024 Jul 22 Duke Fakir, American singer (born 1935)
Notable Deaths 2024 Jul 22 John Mayall, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1933)
Notable Deaths 2022 Jul 22 Maria Petri, English association football supporter (born 1939)
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Notable Deaths 2018 Jul 22 Frank Havens, American canoeist (born 1924)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 22 Johann Breyer, German SS officer (born 1925)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 22 Louis Lentin, Irish director and producer (born 1933)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 22 Nitzan Shirazi, Israeli footballer and manager (born 1971)
Historical Events 2013 Jul 22 Dingxi earthquakes: A series of earthquakes in Dingxi, China, kills at least 89 people and injures more than 500 others.
Notable Births 2013 Jul 22 Prince George of Wales
Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 22 Natalie de Blois, American architect, co-designed the Lever House (born 1921)
Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 22 Dennis Farina, American policeman and actor (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 22 Lawrie Reilly, Scottish footballer (born 1928)
Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 22 Rosalie E. Wahl, American lawyer and judge (born 1924)
Historical Events 2012 Jul 22 Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of Serê Kaniyê and Dirbêsiyê, during clashes…
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 22 Ding Guangen, Chinese engineer and politician (born 1929)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 22 George Armitage Miller, American psychologist and academic (born 1920)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 22 Frank Pierson, American director and screenwriter (born 1925)
Historical Events 2011 Jul 22 Norway attacks: A bomb explodes, targeted at government buildings in central Oslo, followed by a massacre at a youth…
Notable Deaths 2011 Jul 22 Linda Christian, Mexican-American actress (born 1923)
Notable Deaths 2011 Jul 22 Cees de Wolf, Dutch footballer (born 1945)
Notable Deaths 2010 Jul 22 Kenny Guinn, American banker and politician, 27th Governor of Nevada (born 1936)
Notable Deaths 2009 Jul 22 Richard M. Givan, American lawyer and judge (born 1921)
Notable Deaths 2009 Jul 22 Peter Krieg, German director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1947)
Notable Deaths 2008 Jul 22 Estelle Getty, American actress (born 1923)
Notable Deaths 2007 Jul 22 Mike Coolbaugh, American baseball player and coach (born 1972)
Notable Deaths 2007 Jul 22 Jarrod Cunningham, New Zealand rugby player (born 1968)
Notable Deaths 2007 Jul 22 László Kovács, Hungarian-American director and cinematographer (born 1933)
Notable Deaths 2007 Jul 22 Rollie Stiles, American baseball player (born 1906)
Notable Births 2006 Jul 22 Javon Walton, American actor and boxer
Notable Deaths 2006 Jul 22 Dika Newlin, American composer, singer-songwriter, and pianist (born 1923)
Notable Deaths 2006 Jul 22 José Antonio Delgado, Venezuelan mountaineer (born 1965)
Historical Events 2005 Jul 22 Jean Charles de Menezes is killed by police as the hunt begins for the London Bombers responsible for the 7 July 2005…
Notable Deaths 2005 Jul 22 Eugene Record, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1940)
Notable Deaths 2004 Jul 22 Sacha Distel, French singer and guitarist (born 1933)
Notable Deaths 2004 Jul 22 Illinois Jacquet, American saxophonist and composer (born 1922)
Historical Events 2003 Jul 22 Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Iraq, killing…
Notable Births 2003 Jul 22 Solveig Vik, Norwegian politician
Notable Births 2002 Jul 22 Konstanse Marie Alvær, Norwegian politician
Notable Births 2002 Jul 22 Prince Felix of Denmark
Selected Events 2002 Jul 22 The Israel Defense Forces bombed the home of Salah Shehade, the leader of the military arm of Hamas, killing him, his…
Notable Deaths 2001 Jul 22 Indro Montanelli, Italian journalist and historian (born 1909)
Notable Births 2000 Jul 22 Garrett Wilson, American football player
Notable Deaths 2000 Jul 22 Eric Christmas, English-born Canadian actor (born 1916)

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