A large earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan, causing extensive damage and resulting in over 1,000 fatalities and several thousand injuries. The affected regions included parts of Paktika and Khost provinces.
In History, Today on June 22
Today we explore events from the year 217 to the year 2022. Events span the globe, from the countries of Mexico, Roman Empire, France, Cuba, Afghanistan, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, Iran, Japan, Italy, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Holy Roman Empire, England, Byzantine Empire, Sassanid Empire (modern-day Iraq), Belgium, United States, Soviet Union, Czech Republic.