What Happened on June 22, 1942

Historical Events

Shostakovich's 7th Symphony

European broadcast première of Dmitri Shostakovich's 7th Symphony in London conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood and the London Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Japanese submarine at the mouth of Columbia River, Oregon
  • Jewish Brigade attached by British Army in WW II, forms

Famous Birthdays

  • Murphy Dunne, American actor and musician, born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan, cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-11)

About June 22, 1942

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer