June 22nd celebrates World Rainforest Day and Chocolate Eclair Day.
We’ve made it to the 174th day of the year! There are 192 days remaining in 2024.
The US announced the country’s number one enemy on this day meanwhile there were other incredible events in music and literature to name just a few.
Did you know that on this day in 1955, Disney’s classic movie “Lady and the Tramp” was released in theaters in the US? It was the first animated feature filmed in CinemaScope widescreen.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about June 22nd in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on June 22 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
UNESCO recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be listed as World Heritage Site “in danger.”
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) suggested that the reef be placed on the “in danger” list along with heritage sites affected by war, pollution, urbanization, and poaching. The recommendation was based on reports of widespread bleaching of the reef due to rising sea temperatures, making it the first time a World Heritage Site was placed on this list due to climate change.
1978
United States Naval Observatory astronomer James Christy discovered Pluto’s largest moon.
The moon James Christy discovered was the first moon found orbiting Pluto. Christy named the moon Charon, as it was a scientific-sounding version of his wife’s nickname, “Char.” Charon itself is a rather strange moon; it’s about half the size of the planet it orbits, which is unusually large for a moon.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Carson Daly? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1949
Meryl Streep
American
Actress
Age:
74 years old
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
1953
Cyndi Lauper
American
Singer
Age:
70 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1973
Carson Daly
American
TV Host
Age:
50 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1964
Dan Brown
American
Author
Age:
59 years old
Born In:
New Hampshire, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, June 22nd has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1922
1969
Judy Garland
American
Actress
1922
1969
Judy Garland
Judy Garland was an American actress born on June 10, 1922. She died on this day in 1969, at age 47 in London, England, UK.
Died On:
Jun 22, 1969 (Age 47)
Died In:
England, UK
1899
1987
Fred Astaire
American
Actor
1899
1987
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was an American actor born on May 10, 1899. He died on this day in 1987, at age 88 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Died On:
Jun 22, 1987 (Age 88)
Died In:
California, USA
Quotes
What is your favorite quote from June 22nd? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day in history.
1953
Fascism is not defined by the number of its victims, but by the way it kills them.
Jean-Paul Sartre
French Playwright
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
World Rainforest Day
Did you know that our precious and fragile rainforests that are scattered around the world hold the vast majority of all life on Earth? June 22 is World Rainforest Day, and its purpose is to create awareness of the issues rainforests face.
National Chocolate Eclair Day
Choux pastry can be tough to master, but when baked just right, it can be made into arguably the best pastry ever, the chocolate eclair! Don’t stress too much if your baking skills aren’t up to scratch; celebrate today at your nearest bakery instead!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Antimatter is the most expensive substance on earth. It costs roughly $62.5 trillion per gram, or $1.75 quadrillion per ounce.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on June 22 share the Cancer zodiac sign.
Water is the element given to those within the Cancer zodiac; like the emotions of Cancers, the oceans and rivers are constantly flowing and always changing.
All those born in June have the Alexandrite birthstone. This exquisite gem is made up of both colors, red and green. The red symbolizes energy, power, passion, and fire for the wearer, while green is about growth and living a peaceful, tranquil life.
If you were born on June 22, it’s likely that you were conceived on September 29 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on June 22, 2024, will be due around March 15, 2025.
