Paris, France. A series of major historical events took place on June 22 across different years, ranging from wartime decisions and political developments to notable deaths and international diplomacy.
1940: France signs surrender terms with Germany
France’s General Charles Huntziger signed the terms of surrender with Germany at Compiegne during World War Two, in the same railway carriage in which General Foch had received the German surrender in 1918.
1969: Judy Garland dies
American film actress and singer Judy Garland died. She was known for her roles in “The Wizard of Oz”, “Meet Me in St Louis” and “A Star is Born”.
1974: Darius Milhaud dies
French composer Darius Milhaud died. He was known for composing in a wide variety of styles, including the jazz themes used in his ballet “La Creation du Monde”.
1987: Fred Astaire dies
American actor, dancer and singer Fred Astaire died. He starred in many stage musicals and films, including 10 with his dancing partner Ginger Rogers.
2001: Turkey bans Virtue Party
Turkey’s Constitutional Court banned the main opposition Islamist Virtue Party for anti-secular activity.
2001: Soad Hosni dies
Egyptian film star Soad Hosni died at the age of 57. Hosni made 83 films during a career that began in the early 1960s.
2001: Fatal train crash in India
A fatal train crash occurred in Calicut, India, as carriages plunged off a bridge.
2003: Vajpayee begins China visit
Atal Behari Vajpayee began the first visit to China by an Indian prime minister in a decade.
2011: Ai Weiwei released on bail
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail.