Historical Events
- Conjoined twins with a fused brain successfully separated with help of virtual reality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [1]
- First public hearings of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack held in Washington D.C
- NASA announces it will begin research into UFOs, focusing on unidentified aerial phenomena (U.A.P.s) [1]
Event of Interest
Russian leader Vladimir Putin compares himself to Tsar Peter the Great, who conquered the Baltic coast, at an exhibition to the Tsar in Moscow [1]
- Thailand is the first South-East Asian country to legalize the growing and selling of cannabis (recreational use still banned) [1]
- The controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series gets underway at the Centurion Club, Hertfordshire; PGA suspends 17 participating players
- Two people are rescued after falling into a tank of chocolate at Mars M&M factory in Pennsylvania [1]
Famous Weddings
Britney Spears
Singer Britney Spears marries personal trainer and model Sam Asghari at home at Thousand Oaks, California [1]
Famous Deaths
- Billy Bingham, Irish soccer forward (56 caps Northern Ireland; Sunderland, Luton Town, Everton) and manager (Northern Ireland, Greece, Everton), dies at 90
- Don Perkins, American football fullback (Pro Bowl 1961–63, 66–68; All-Pro 1962, 67, 68; Dallas Cowboys) and broadcaster (CBS, ABC), dies at 84
- Julee Cruise, American singer (Falling) and stage actress, takes her own life at 65
- Oleg Moliboga, Ukrainian volleyball player (Olympic gold USSR 1980, silver 1976; World C'ship gold 1978, 82), dies at 69
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About June 9, 2022
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
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