1. The town of St. Johnsbury was founded on July 22, 1790, by a group of pioneers led by Ebenezer Crafts. The town was named after Sir John St. John, a friend of Landlord Samuel Livermore, who owned the land where the town was established.

2. The Vermont State Hospital, also known as the Waterbury State Hospital, opened its doors on July 22, 1891. The hospital was established to provide humane treatment for patients with mental illnesses and operated until 2011 when it was replaced by the Vermont State Hospital in Berlin.

3. On July 22, 1945, a B-17 bomber crashed into the side of Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, killing all 10 people on board. The crash site, located at an altitude of 3,860 feet, is now a popular destination for hikers in the summer and skiers in the winter.

4. In 1972, the Vermont Heart Association held its first annual "Heart Run" in Burlington on July 22. The event, which attracted hundreds of participants, became a tradition and evolved into what is now known as the "Vermont City Marathon."

5. On July 22, 1995, Vermont became the first state in the nation to recognize civil unions between same-sex couples. The landmark law, which extended many of the legal rights and protections of marriage to same-sex couples, paved the way for other states to follow Vermont's lead in recognizing LGBTQ+ relationships.