Friday, 22nd June 1990 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 51 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings rainy with temperatures between 13°C and 21°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 22nd June in Berlin, DE.
On 22 June 1990, Berlin experienced rainy weather as the city continued its transformation following the fall of the Wall less than a year earlier. The capital of Germany was rebuilding after decades of division, with East and West Berlin beginning the complex process of reunification. The meteorological conditions that day reflected the temperate continental climate typical of the region during early summer.
Historically, 22 June has witnessed several significant events across Europe and beyond. In 1941, German minister of foreign affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop presented a declaration of war to Soviet ambassador Vladimir Dekanozov in Berlin, marking the beginning of Operation Barbarossa and fundamentally altering the course of World War II. Earlier that same year, as Axis troops commenced their invasion of the Soviet Union, the Lithuanian Activist Front initiated an uprising aimed at liberating Lithuania from Soviet occupation. Nearly two centuries earlier, in 1812, France declared war on Russia, setting in motion Napoleon's invasion that would commence two days later.
On this particular date in 1990, the astrological calendar placed individuals under the Cancer zodiac sign. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, gradually approaching full illumination. These celestial conditions created the backdrop for a day that, whilst unremarkable for historical events, fell during a pivotal moment in European history as the continent moved beyond Cold War divisions.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 22nd June 1990
Currents run beneath still surfaces, shaping what lies above.
Fortune of the Day
22nd June in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on June 22 blend emotional depth with spiritual sensitivity. The Moon grants them powerful intuition and empathy, while Neptune amplifies imagination. These individuals are dreamy yet emotionally grounded, seeking meaning beneath surface appearances.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their gifts include compassion, creativity, and instinctive understanding of others. Protective tendencies and hypersensitivity can lead to withdrawal. They sometimes lose themselves in fantasy and need grounding through practical engagement.
Love These Cancerians seek emotional intimacy and spiritual connection. They love deeply and loyally, requiring partners who honor their sensitivity. Romance and security form the foundation of their relationships.
Caree & Finance Creative fields like art, music, and counseling attract them naturally. Their intuitive insight makes them skilled therapists or educators. Financial stability provides emotional security they deeply value.
Health Emotional balance directly influences their physical wellbeing. Water-based activities and creative pursuits nurture them. Mindfulness practices help regulate their intense emotional tides.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Metal).
Fun Facts About 22nd June
Name Days in Your Language: Alban, Albin, Albion, Nereida, Nerida, Nerissa
Someone born on this day in 1990 would be 35 years old today — just 13,078 days into life, which is roughly 313,887 hours, 18,833,267 minutes, or 1,129,996,049 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 173. day of the year.
There are 192 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 25 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 22nd June
- Loris Karius, German footballer (1993)
- Danny Ward, Welsh footballer (1993)
- Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler (1992)
- Harry Reid, British actor (1992)
- Hugo Mallo, Spanish footballer (1991)
- Sebastian Jung, German footballer (1990)
- Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer (1989)
- Jung Yong-hwa, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor (1989)
- Omri Casspi, Israeli basketball player (1988)
- Danny Green, American basketball player (1987)
Lives Remembered on 22nd June
- Pat Nixon, American educator, 37th First Lady of the United States (born 1912) (1993)
- Ilya Frank, Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1908) (1990)
- Dennis Day, American singer and actor (born 1916) (1988)
- Fred Astaire, American actor and dancer (born 1899) (1987)
- Joseph Losey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1909) (1984)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 22nd June
- Christian feast day: Aaron of Aleth
- Christian feast day: Alban, first recorded Martyr in Britain (commemoration, Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Pope Innocent V
- Christian feast day: Eusebius of Samosata (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: John Fisher (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Nicetas of Remesiana
- Christian feast day: Paulinus of Nola
- Christian feast day: Thomas More (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: June 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (Croatia)
- Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War (Belarus)
- Father's Day (Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey)
- Teachers' Day (El Salvador)
- Windrush Day (UK)
What Happened on 22nd June?
- The United States conducts airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. (2025)
- An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. (2022)
- The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. (2015)
- Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. (2012)
- A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. (2012)
- A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. (2009)
- The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. (2007)
- An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. (2002)
- Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. (2000)
- Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. (1990)