1. In 1718, Virginia's first public library opened in Williamsburg. It was founded by the Reverend James Blair and hosted a collection of 300 books.

2. On November 22, 1753, George Washington led a military expedition into western Virginia to deliver a message to the French, demanding that they leave British territory. This mission would be the first step in a series of events that would lead to the French and Indian War.

3. In 1864, the Battle of New Market Heights took place during the American Civil War. The Union Army, led by General Benjamin Butler, fought against Confederate forces defending Richmond. The battle was a significant victory for the Union, but at a high cost: over 1,800 Union soldiers were killed or wounded.

4. November 22, 1926, saw the birth of W. Michael Blumenthal in Oradea, Romania. Blumenthal would immigrate to the United States and become a prominent economist, serving as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Jimmy Carter.

5. In 1987, the Virginia Slims Championships, a professional women's tennis tournament, took place at the Richmond Coliseum. The tournament was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Gabriela Sabatini in the final match.