What Happened on June 5, 2022

Historical Events

Music History

American rocker Bruce Springsteen joins British rock band Coldplay for two songs (The Land of Hope and Dreams; Dancing in the Dark) at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

At least 50 Nigerian church worshippers, including children, killed by gunman armed with explosives at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, south-western Nigeria [1]

French Open Men's Tennis

French Open Men's Tennis: Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud of Norway, 6–3, 6–3, 6–0; record 22nd Grand Slam singles title and 14th French singles title

US Open Women's Golf, Pine Needles Lodge & GC: Australian Minjee Lee beats American Mina Harigae by 4 strokes for her second major title

Events in 2022

Famous Deaths

Alec John Such [Szűcs], American rock bassist (Bon Jovi, 1983-94 - "Wanted Dead or Alive"), dies at 70
Shaun Greatbatch, English darts player (first player to hit perfect 9-dart finish on live television 2002), dies at 52

Died in 2022 2022 Highlights