June 22 in History
June 22 is the birthday of Zépiqueno Redmond (2006) and the anniversary of the death of Arnaldo Pomodoro (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 22, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Rui Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty was born in 662, while Hasdrubal Barca, Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War died in 207 BC.
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Famous people born on June 22
Famous people who died on June 22
2003
Vasil Bykaŭ (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Belarusian writer, human rights activist, and politician (1924–2003)
What happened on June 22
- 2025
The United States conducts airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
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An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths.
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The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured.
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Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco.
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A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
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.
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The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada's most intense tornado on record.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response.
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Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people.
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Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup.
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Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark.
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Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him.
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Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy.
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The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 22
- 662 — Rui Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (died 716)
- 916 — Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967)
- 1000 — Robert I, duke of Normandy (died 1035)
Died on June 22
- 207 BC — Hasdrubal Barca, Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War (born 245 BC)
- 431 — Paulinus of Nola, Christian bishop and poet (born 354)
- 910 — Gebhard, Frankish nobleman
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 22
Quick answers
Who was born on June 22? Zépiqueno Redmond (2006), Luciano Gondou (2001), Sam Retford (1999).
Who died on June 22? Arnaldo Pomodoro (2025), Yves Coppens (2022), Vinnie Paul (2018).
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