July 23
- 1975 – Two F3 tornadoes touched down in Fulton County, Illinois. The second of these caused major damage in the city of Canton, killing two people and injuring 69. About 100 homes and 50 mobile homes were destroyed with 300 homes and 100 mobile homes damaged, along with 127 businesses damaged or destroyed. Electrical power was not restored until 5 days later, with efforts hampered by electrical workers going on strike.