June 22
June 22 is the 174th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 192 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Cancer.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 22 the Sun's declination is approximately +23.4°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 22.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1633 — The Roman Inquisition forced Galileo Galilei to recant his support for heliocentrism. ↗(393 years ago)more
The Galileo affair was an early 17th century political, religious, and scientific controversy regarding the astronomer Galileo Galilei's defence of heliocentrism, the idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
- 1772 — Slavery in England was effectively ended by Lord Mansfield's judgment in Somerset v Stewart. ↗(254 years ago)
more
Somerset v Stewart (1772) 98 ER 499 is a judgment of the English Court of King's Bench in 1772, relating to the right of an enslaved person on English soil not to be forcibly removed from the country and sent to Jamaica for sale.
1941 — Operation Barbarossa: Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. ↗(85 years ago)more
Operation Barbarossa was the invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany and several of its European Axis allies starting on Sunday, 22 June 1941, during World War II. More than 3.8 million Axis troops invaded the western Soviet Union along a 2,900-kilometer (1,800 mi) front, with the main goal of capturing territory up to a line between Arkhangelsk and ...
1986 — Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scored the "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century" against England in the World Cup. ↗(40 years ago)more
Argentina 2 – 1 England was a football match played on 22 June 1986 between Argentina and England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The game was held four years after the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom, and was a key part in the already intense Argentina–England football rivalry.
Notable births
1856 — H. Rider Haggard, English novelist. ↗(170 years ago)more
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire.
1949 — Meryl Streep, American actress. ↗(77 years ago)more
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress. Recognized as one of the most versatile performers of her era, Streep is noted for her technical precision, command of dialects, and professional longevity. She is an alumna of Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama, holding a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts.
Notable deaths
1969 — Judy Garland, American actress and singer. ↗(57 years ago)more
Judy Garland was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian whose career spanned four decades. She is known for her artistic range and strong contralto voice, working in a variety of genres including musicals, comedies, and dramas. Her career and personal life, marked by both public fascination and private struggle, made her a cultural icon.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (174) | 2 × 3 × 29 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (192) | 2^6 × 3 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 22062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +23.43° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 2 days |