Here are five interesting facts about July 22 in Alaskan history:

1. In 1937, the Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB) and Alaska Native Sisterhood (ANS) were formally organized in Sitka. The ANB and ANS are organizations that were established to promote the civil rights and welfare of Alaska Natives.

2. On July 22, 1962, a large earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck south-central Alaska. The earthquake caused significant damage in the region, particularly in Anchorage.

3. The Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum was officially opened on July 22, 1988, in Anchorage. It is dedicated to preserving Alaska's rich aviation history and showcases various aircraft and memorabilia from Alaska's pioneers in aviation.

4. In 2008, the Jack Persekoff Memorial Lecture was established by the University of Alaska Anchorage's art department. The lecture is named after Persekoff, who was a renowned artist and professor in the department.

5. On July 22, 2015, President Obama announced his administration's plans to rename North America's highest peak, Mount McKinley, to its traditional Native American name, Denali, which means "the high one" in Athabascan. The name change was widely celebrated by Alaska Natives and supporters of Indigenous rights.