1966⚡ Event
Thích Trí Quang arrested
Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyễn Cao Kỳ crushed the Buddhist Uprising.
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What Happened on June 22?
Discover 15 historical moments on June 22 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on June 22(5)
1979⚡ Event
Jeremy Thorpe acquitted
Former British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott. Scott had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him.
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2002⚡ Event
Iran earthquake
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck northwestern Iran, killing at least 230 people and injuring 1,300 others. The perceived slow response caused public anger.
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2009⚡ Event
Washington Metro train collision
Two Metro trains collided in Washington, D.C., killing nine people and injuring eighty others.
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2022⚡ Event
Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake
An earthquake registering 6.2 Mw caused the deaths of at least 1,000 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Famous Birthdays on June 22(5)
Notable Deaths on June 22(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Harry Markowitz
Harry Markowitz was an American Nobel laureate economist.
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June 22 in History
June 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1966 to the present day.
Major Events on June 22
Among the most notable events on June 22: Thích Trí Quang arrested (1966), Jeremy Thorpe acquitted (1979), Iran earthquake (2002). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 22
Notable figures born on June 22 include Mikel Merino, Rodri, Sam Retford. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 22
Remembered figures who died on June 22 include Vinnie Paul, Bruton Smith, Yves Coppens. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 22?
- June 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on June 22?
- One of the most notable events on June 22 is: Thích Trí Quang arrested.
- Who was born on June 22?
- Famous figures born on June 22 include Mikel Merino, Rodri, Sam Retford.
- How many historical events happened on June 22?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on June 22, spanning centuries of world history.
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