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
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? 2 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
- #1 Song: Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush