What happened on Monday June 20, 2022?

Here's what happened on June 20, 2022:

• Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidential Election Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro made history by becoming Colombia's first leftist president, defeating businessman Rodolfo Hernández with over 50% of the votes. At 62 years old, Petro's victory represents a significant political shift in a traditionally conservative country. His campaign focused on addressing poverty exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and proposing progressive policies like universal healthcare and free higher education. Notably, his running mate, Francia Marquez, will be the first Afro-Colombian to serve in a top government position.
• Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidential Election Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro made history by becoming Colombia's first leftist president, defeating businessman Rodolfo Hernández with over 50% of the votes. At 62 years old, Petro's victory represents a significant political shift in a traditionally conservative country. His campaign focused on addressing poverty exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and proposing progressive policies like universal healthcare and free higher education. Notably, his running mate, Francia Marquez, will be the first Afro-Colombian to serve in a top government position.
• Germany to Restart Coal Power Plants amid Energy Crisis In response to reduced Russian gas supplies following the Ukraine invasion, Germany announced plans to restart coal-fired power plants to ensure energy stability. Economic Minister Robert Habeck characterized this as a strategic response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to create economic pressure. The move is part of a broader European effort to reduce dependency on Russian energy and mitigate potential winter fuel shortages.
• Germany to Restart Coal Power Plants amid Energy Crisis In response to reduced Russian gas supplies following the Ukraine invasion, Germany announced plans to restart coal-fired power plants to ensure energy stability. Economic Minister Robert Habeck characterized this as a strategic response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to create economic pressure. The move is part of a broader European effort to reduce dependency on Russian energy and mitigate potential winter fuel shortages.
• Mass Killing in Ethiopia's Oromia Region A devastating attack in Ethiopia's Oromia region resulted in approximately 230 civilian deaths, primarily targeting ethnic Amhara residents. Local witnesses reported mass casualties and burial of victims in mass graves. The incident involves complex regional tensions, with conflicting claims about the perpetrators. The Oromo Liberation Army denied responsibility, while regional authorities blamed the rebel group for the attack.
• Mass Killing in Ethiopia's Oromia Region A devastating attack in Ethiopia's Oromia region resulted in approximately 230 civilian deaths, primarily targeting ethnic Amhara residents. Local witnesses reported mass casualties and burial of victims in mass graves. The incident involves complex regional tensions, with conflicting claims about the perpetrators. The Oromo Liberation Army denied responsibility, while regional authorities blamed the rebel group for the attack.

Events in 2022

June 20, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 2022

June 20, 2022 was a Monday and it was the 171st day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 2022 can also be written as 6/20/2022 in the US and as 20/6/2022 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 2022 in June 2022 calendar

Famous people died on June 20, 2022:

• Caleb Swanigan

  American basketball player (b. 1997).

• James Bardeen
• Giuseppe Bufalari

Famous people who died in 2022

Famous people who died on June 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 20, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 2022 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 2022 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 20, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 2022.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 2022

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Someone born on June 20, 2022 is:

2 years 10 months old,

or 34 months and 24 days old,

or 151 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1059 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 2022?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 20, 2022.

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