What Happened on June 29, 2022

Historical Events

  • Biggest trial in modern French history for November 2015 Paris Attacks, convicts Salah Abdeslam, and 19 others, of terrorism and murder charges, sentences him to a rare 30-year prison term [1]
  • Earth records its shortest ever day - 1.59 milliseconds faster than a standard day [1]
  • Latest US murder clearance rates show that half of all murders are left unsolved, less likely to be solved if victim is Black or Hispanic [1]

Music History

Singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in jail on nine counts of sex trafficking in Brooklyn, New York


About June 29, 2022

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jimmy Cooks - Drake Featuring 21 Savage
  • UK #1 Song: Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush