This Day in History: Jun 22, 2026

  • Jun
    2002
    An earthquake in western Iran measuring 6.5 on the Richter magnitude scale kills more than 261 people.
  • Jun
    1978
    Charon (moon), a satellite of the dwarf planet Pluto, is discovered.
  • Jun
    1976
    Canada Canadian House of Commons abolishes capital punishment.
  • Jun
    1969
    The Cuyahoga River caught fire, which triggered a crack-down on pollution in the river.
  • Jun
    1962
    An Air France Boeing 707 jet crashes in bad weather in Guadeloupe, West Indies killing 113
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