Friday, 22nd June 1984 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 51 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings drizzly with temperatures between 12°C and 19°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter 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 London, GB.
On Friday, 22nd June 1984, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city remained under the influence of the Cancer zodiac sign with the moon in its first quarter phase. The capital of England served as the epicentre of British political and cultural life, a position it has maintained for centuries as the seat of Parliament and the monarchy. The atmospheric conditions reflected the unpredictable nature of London's climate during early summer, when rainfall remains a frequent occurrence despite longer daylight hours.
Throughout history, this particular date has witnessed significant moments across Europe and beyond. In 1941, German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop presented a declaration of war to Soviet ambassador Vladimir Dekanozov in Berlin, marking Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union and fundamentally altering the course of World War II. More recently, in 1979, former British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, concluding a sensational trial that had gripped the nation and raised questions about the boundaries between personal conduct and public office. These events, separated by decades, demonstrate how this date has repeatedly served as a marker for pivotal moments in European history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 22nd June 1984
Mountains teach what valleys conceal.
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 first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Wood).
Fun Facts About 22nd June
Name Days in Your Language: Alban, Albin, Albion, Nereida, Nerida, Nerissa
Someone born on this day in 1984 would be 41 years old today — just 15,269 days into life, which is roughly 366,471 hours, 21,988,313 minutes, or 1,319,298,780 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 174. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 192 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 25 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 22nd June
- Danny Green, American basketball player (1987)
- Lee Min-ho, South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and businessman (1987)
- Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer (1987)
- Thomas Leuluai, New Zealand rugby league player (1985)
- Dustin Johnson, American golfer (1984)
- Rubén Iván Martínez, Spanish footballer (1984)
- Jerome Taylor, Jamaican cricketer (1984)
- Janko Tipsarević, Serbian tennis player (1984)
- Allar Raja, Estonian rower (1983)
- Andoni Iraola, Spanish footballer and manager (1982)
Lives Remembered on 22nd June
- Fred Astaire, American actor and dancer (born 1899) (1987)
- Joseph Losey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1909) (1984)
- Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) (1980)
- Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) (1979)
- Jacqueline Audry, French director and screenwriter (born 1908) (1977)
- Peter Laughner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1952) (1977)
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)