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On June 22nd, the calendar is as diverse as it is delightful, featuring observances that range from sweet and romantic gestures to the recognition of culinary favorites, the appreciation of professionals, and the emphasis on global ecological conservation.

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View of delicious plate of onion rings with sauce and mayonnaise on the side

National Onion Ring Day

#Food

Honoring the delicious, crispy delight of onion rings.

A river runs through the rainforest

World Rainforest Day

#Nature#Environment

Raising awareness and encouraging actions to protect the world's rainforests.

Interesting Facts of June 22nd

  1. 1. June 22, 1941, marks the day when Operation Barbarossa commenced, as Nazi Germany launched an invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. It ended up being the largest military invasion in history in terms of manpower and casualties.
  2. 2. James W. Christy, an astronomer at the United States Naval Observatory, discovered Charon, the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto on June 22, 1978. This discovery eventually led to a better understanding of the Pluto system and influenced the debate over its planetary status.
  3. 3. June 22 is celebrated as Windrush Day in the United Kingdom, commemorating the date in 1948 when the Empire Windrush ship arrived at Tilbury Docks, Essex, bringing workers primarily from the Caribbean to help fill post-war labor shortages in the UK. This is considered a seminal moment in the history of modern Britain.
  4. 4. In the Gregorian calendar, June 22 often marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the day with the longest period of daylight, though the exact date of the solstice can vary between June 20 and June 22. It is the shortest night and it is often associated with festivals and rituals.