What Day Is July 22? Feast of Mary Magdalene
July 22 is the 203rd day of the year (204th in leap years) and the last day of Cancer. It is the feast of Mary Magdalene, one of the most important figures in the Gospels.
About July 22
July 22 is the 203rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (204th in leap years). There are 162 days remaining until the end of the year. It is also the last day of Cancer — Leo begins on July 23.
The Significance of July 22
Mary Magdalene is one of the few figures mentioned by name in all four Gospels. She appears at the crucifixion, the burial, and — most importantly in Catholic tradition — at the empty tomb, where she is the first to encounter the risen Christ and the first to carry that news to the apostles. Pope Francis elevated her feast day in 2016, designating her “Apostle to the Apostles,” a title that had been used informally since the early Church. Gregor Mendel was born on July 22, 1822, in what is now the Czech Republic. His decade of meticulous pea-plant experiments in the monastery garden of Brno produced mathematical ratios — 3:1 for dominant to recessive traits — that no one paid much attention to until 16 years after his death, when scientists recognized they had found the mechanism behind Darwin’s theory of evolution.
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On This Day in History
- 1822Gregor Mendel was born in Moravia. The Augustinian friar's experiments with pea plants in his monastery garden established the mathematical laws of heredity and laid the groundwork for modern genetics.
- 1934John Dillinger, who had been placed on the first-ever FBI Most Wanted list, was shot and killed by agents outside a Chicago cinema — ending the most publicized crime spree of the Depression era.
Baby Names for This Day
July 22 is the last day of Cancer and the feast of Mary Magdalene. Names honoring this day's significance:
- MagdaleneGirl
'From Magdala' — the name of the woman who was first to hear the resurrection and carry the news forward.
- MagdaGirl
Short form of Magdalene — strong, direct, and enduring.
- MiriamGirl
Mary's original Hebrew name — the root from which all Marys grow.
- GregorBoy
Gregor Mendel, born July 22, 1822 — the father of genetics.
- MaraGirl
An older form of Mary — quiet, grounded, carrying a long history.
- LenaGirl
German short form of Magdalena — widely used and warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is July 22?add
July 22 is the feast of Mary Magdalene — recognized by the Catholic Church since 2016 as Apostle to the Apostles. Gregor Mendel was also born on this date in 1822.
What number day of the year is July 22?add
July 22 is the 203rd day of the year, or the 204th in leap years, with 162 days remaining.
What sign is July 22?add
July 22 is the last day of Cancer. From July 23, Leo begins.