What Happened on June 22, 2015

Historical Events

  • JAMA Internal Medical Journal announces obese Americans now outnumber those just overweight

Event of Interest

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley calls for the removal of the Confederate flag from statehouse grounds in wake of killings in a Charleston church

Famous Deaths

  • Buddy Landel 'Nature Boy', American professional wrestler, dies after a car accident at 53
  • Gabriele Wohmann, German writer, dies at 83
  • James Horner, American Academy Award-winning film composer (Titanic; Apollo 13; Avatar), dies in a plane crash at 61
  • Joseph de Pasquale, American violist (Boston Symphony, 1949-64: Philadelphia Orchestra, 1964-96), and educator (Curtis Institutu, 1965-2015), dies at 95
  • Laura Antonelli, Italian actress (Wifemistress, Divine Nymph), dies at 73
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights

About June 22, 2015

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • UK #1 Song: Want To Want Me - Jason Derulo