1. In 1902, the first transcontinental automobile race, the "Ocean-to-Ocean Endurance Race", concluded in New Mexico on August 22. The race covered 4,100 miles and was won by the Winton Bullet automobile driven by Alexander Winton.

2. On August 22, 1950, the iconic Flying Hamburger passenger train made its final run from New Mexico to El Paso, Texas, before being retired due to the declining popularity of train travel in the mid-20th century.

3. In 1958, the United States Air Force unveiled the country's first intercontinental ballistic missile, the Atlas, at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on August 22. The missile played a critical role in the arms race during the Cold War.

4. August 22, 1971 marks the opening of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque. The museum features a range of exhibits and preserves artifacts related to the natural history of the region.

5. On August 22, 2002, the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Solar Thermal Test Facility was held near Albuquerque. The facility, operated by Sandia National Laboratories, is a major research center for solar power technology and plays an important role in the development of renewable energy.