What Happened on June 21, 2022

Historical Events

Film & TV History

LA jury finds Bill Cosby liable for sexual assault of a 16 year-old in 1975 at the Playboy mansion, awards victim 500,000 [1]

  • Law enforcement's response to the Uvalde school shooting was an "abject failure" says Texas's public safety chief Steven McCraw in testimony at a Senate hearing [1]
  • MLB Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has career high 8 RBI in 11-inning 12-11 loss to Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, California
  • Severe flooding affects southern China, including Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces, with areas experiencing their highest rainfall since 1961, forcing authorities to evacuate tens of thousands [1]
  • South Korea successfully launches its first satellites into orbit with its homegrown rocket Nuri, from Naro Space Center [1]

Famous Deaths

  • James Rado [Radomski], American stage actor, playwright, director, and composer (Hair; Rainbow), dies at 90
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About June 21, 2022

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
  • UK #1 Song: Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush