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June 22

A look at June 22 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Meryl Streep and Cyndi Lauper, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2025

    United States

    The United States conducts airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

    Country primarily in North
  2. 2022

    June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake

    An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths.

    Earthquake in Afghanistan and
  3. 2012

    Paraguay

    Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco.

    Country in South America
  4. 2009

    Washington Metro

    A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured.

    Rapid transit system in
  5. 1979

    Liberal Party (UK)

    Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him.

    British political party (1859–1988)
  6. 1966

    Buddhism in Vietnam

    Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Buddhist Uprising.

    History
  7. 1940

    World War II

    World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  8. 1911

    George V

    George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

    King of the United
  9. 1813

    War of 1812

    War of 1812: After learning of American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, Laura Secord sets out on a thirty kilometres (19 mi) journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon.

    1812–1815 conflict in North
  10. 1812

    1812 French declaration of war on Russia

    France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion.

    Beginning of Napoleon's invasion
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Famous birthday twins

Born on June 22

Meryl Streep

b. 1949

American actress

Cyndi Lauper

b. 1953

American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress

Dan Brown

b. 1964

American author and academic

Emperor Ruizong of Tang

b. 662

emperor of the Tang Dynasty

AD 1000

b. 1000

duke of Normandy

Cédric Mongongu

b. 1989

Congolese footballer

Wim Eijk

b. 1953

Dutch cardinal

Erich Maria Remarque

b. 1898

German-Swiss soldier and author

Deaths

  • 1969Judy Garland, American actress and singer
  • 1965David O. Selznick, American screenwriter and producer
  • 1942August Froehlich, German priest and activist
  • 1936Moritz Schlick, German-Austrian physicist and philosopher
  • 1925Felix Klein, German mathematician and academic
  • 1634Johann von Aldringen, Austrian field marshal

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast day: Aaron of Aleth
  • —Christian feast day: Alban, first recorded Martyr in Britain (commemoration, Anglicanism)
  • —Christian feast day: Blessed Pope Innocent V
  • —Christian feast day: Eusebius of Samosata (Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • —Christian feast day: John Fisher (Catholic Church)
  • —Christian feast day: Nicetas of Remesiana
  • —Christian feast day: Paulinus of Nola
  • —Christian feast day: Thomas More (Catholic Church)

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