What Happened on June 24, 2022

Historical Events

Sports History

American Katie Ledecky wins the 800m gold medal in 8:08.04 at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest; completes 400/800/1500m treble for unprecedented 4th time at a single worlds

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, and Kendrick Lamar headline; other performers include Crowded House, Robert Plant and Alison Krause, Noel Gallagher, Dianna Ross, Herbie Hancock, Billy Bragg, Angélique Kidjo, Lorde, Ziggy Marley, Suzanne Vega, and Hothouse Flowers

  • US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, eliminating constitutional right to choose abortion, in a 6-3 vote [1] [2]

Famous Deaths

  • Lawrence Moss, American contemporary classical, opera, and electronic music composer, and educator, dies at 94
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About June 24, 2022

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 15 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