What Happened on June 15, 2022

Historical Events

  • Black Death, the 14th century plague, originated in Kyrgyzstan, according to new DNA research taken from burials at Lake Issyk Kul [1]
  • US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.75, the largest increase since 1994 in attempt to control rising inflation [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Klijnjan, Dutch soccer attacking midfielder (11 caps; FC Dordrecht, Sparta Rotterdam, FC Sochaux), dies at 77
  • Maureen Arthur, American stage and screen actress (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; The Love God?), dies at 88
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About June 15, 2022

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

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