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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on June 22(5)
Deaths on June 22(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Bruton Smith
Bruton Smith was an American racetrack promoter.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on June 22
Examples currently recorded for June 22 include Thích Trí Quang arrested (1966), Jeremy Thorpe acquitted (1979), Iran earthquake (2002). View all events →
Birthdays on June 22
People recorded as born on June 22 include Mikel Merino, Rodri, Sam Retford. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 22?
- One event currently recorded for June 22 is: Thích Trí Quang arrested.
- Who was born on June 22?
- People recorded as born on June 22 include Mikel Merino, Rodri, Sam Retford.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 22.
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