What Happened on August 18, 2022

Historical Events

  • Huge megalithic complex of more than 500 standing stones announced discovered at La Torre-La Janera, Huelva, southern Spain [1]
  • New way to break down "forever chemicals" PFAS compounds responsible for cancers, low birth weights and lowered immunity published by scientists in journal "Science" [1]

Summit of Interest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary General António Guterres warn of "another Chernobyl" due to fighting by Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at a summit in Lviv [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Hadraawi [Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame], Somali poet who helped preserve the Somali language, dies at 79 [1]
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About August 18, 2022

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Break My Soul - Beyonce
  • UK #1 Song: Afraid To Feel - LF System