What Happened on June 22?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 22
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 22, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
British Overseas Territories
Year:
1897
British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst are assassinated in Pune, Maharashtra, India by the Chapekar brothers and Mahadeo Vinayak Ranade, who are later caught and hanged.
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Spanish–American War
Year:
1898
Spanish–American War: In a chaotic operation, 6,000 men of the U.S. Fifth Army Corps begins landing at Daiquirí, Cuba, about 16 miles (26 km) east of Santiago de Cuba. Lt. Gen. Arsenio Linares y Pombo of the Spanish Army outnumbers them two-to-one, but does not oppose the landings.
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Royal Navy
Year:
1893
The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon.
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United States Department of Justice
Year:
1870
The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress.
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Cherokee
Year:
1839
Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears.
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London Underground
Year:
1907
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.
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Mexican Revolution
Year:
1911
Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana.
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World War II
Year:
1940
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.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 22
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 22, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
José Giovanni
Year of birth:
1923
José Giovanni, French-Swiss director and screenwriter (died 2004)
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Rachid Solh
Year of birth:
1926
Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (died 2014)
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Bill Blass
Year of birth:
1922
Bill Blass, American fashion designer, founded Bill Blass Group (died 2002)
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Clair Patterson
Year of birth:
1922
Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (died 1995)
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Barbara Vucanovich
Year of birth:
1921
Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013)
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Joseph Papp
Year of birth:
1921
Joseph Papp, American director and producer (died 1991)
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George Englund
Year of birth:
1926
George Englund, American film editor, director, producer and actor (died 2017)
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Ralph Waite
Year of birth:
1928
Ralph Waite, American actor and director (died 2014)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 22
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 22, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Armand Fallières
Year of death:
1931
Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841)
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Tim Birkin
Year of death:
1933
Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896)
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Szymon Askenazy
Year of death:
1935
Szymon Askenazy, Polish historian and diplomat (born 1866)
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A. B. Frost
Year of death:
1928
A. B. Frost, American illustrator and painter (born 1851)
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Felix Klein
Year of death:
1925
Felix Klein, German mathematician and academic (born 1849)
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Francis Lubbock
Year of death:
1905
Francis Lubbock, American colonel and politician, 9th Governor of Texas (born 1815)
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Ștefan Octavian Iosif
Year of death:
1913
Ștefan Octavian Iosif, Romanian poet and translator (born 1875)
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Moritz Schlick
Year of death:
1936
Moritz Schlick, German-Austrian physicist and philosopher (born 1882)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 22
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 22 around the world.
Anti-Fascist Struggle Day
Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (Croatia)
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June 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Father's Day
Father's Day (Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey)
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (El Salvador)
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Windrush Day
Windrush Day (UK)
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Thomas More
Christian feast day: Thomas More (Catholic Church)
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Paulinus of Nola
Christian feast day: Paulinus of Nola
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Aaron of Aleth
Christian feast day: Aaron of Aleth
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