Richard Gurley Drew
Engineer who invented Masking tape and cellophane tape.
International observance days, weeks, and months for June 22, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

June 22, 2027 celebrates International Being You Day, plus 1 more. International Being You Day, on June 22, invites you to celebrate being…YOU. It’s time to ditch the self-judgment and have gratitude for yourself. Today we invite you to explore what it means to truly be YOU beyond the projections of society and the need for perfection. It's your day to discover and acknowledge the beauty of you and your unique capabilities. It’s also an invitation to celebrate everyone’s differences.
Read the full story →June 22 is World Rainforest Day to raise awareness and encourage everyone to set some time aside to join the fight to protect rainforests. Join us today as we encouraging action to protect them.
Read the full story →People born on June 22
Engineer who invented Masking tape and cellophane tape.
American television announcer for The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game.
Fashion designer who founded the Bill Blass Fashion house.
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor who is considered one of the greatest song writers in country music.
Critically acclaimed award-winning actress with major roles in Julia, The Deer Hunter, Kramer vs, Kramer, Sophie's War, Mama Mia!, and The Devil Wears Prada.
Events that occurred on June 22 throughout history
The Trail of Tears begins after Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota. The "Five Civilized Tribes" (Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw), are forced to relocate by federal troops. Around 4,000 out of the 16,000 tribal members died.
President Ulysses S. Grant signs an act by Congress to create the U.S. Department of Justice.
The first Dairy Queen opens at at 501 N. Chicago Street in Joliet, Illinois. The original Dairy Queen closed in 1950 but has remained a historical city landmark.
The Pledge of Allegiance is formally recognized by U.S. Congress. It was formally adopted into the United States Flag Code on December 28, 1945.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 into law. Also known as the G.I. Bill, the legislation provided returning World War II veterans with unemployment compensation, low-interest mortgages, tuition and living stipends to attend college or vocational school.
Walt Disney releases the theatrical film of The Lady and the Tramp. It was the first Disney film to be filmed in the CinemaScope widescreen format.