Historical Events
- China issues its highest red alert heat warning for at least 138 cities and counties amid the country's longest heatwave since records began (64 days) [1]
- Possible second smaller impact crater that wiped out the dinosaurs the 'Nadir Crater' 8.5km across, identified off the coast of Guinea, west Africa [1]
- Suicide explosion in Afghan mosque in Kabul kills 21 worshippers and injures 33 [1]
- UK's inflation rate rises to a new 40-year high of 10.1 per cent, with food costs the largest contributor [1]
Famous Deaths
- Josephine Tewson, British actress (Keeping Up Appearances; Last Of The Summer Wine, 2003-10), dies at 91
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About August 17, 2022
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
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