Historical Events
- 22 million now at risk of starvation in Horn of Africa, up 9 million since January, according to the UN, after worst drought in 40 years [1]
- Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned Zulu King at KwaKhangelamankengane Palace in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa [1]
- Premiere of saxophone concerto "Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith)", by Tyshawn Sorey at the Lucerne Festival - 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Music [1]
Famous Weddings
- Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland (31) marries reality star Wells Adams (38) at Sunstone Winery near Santa Barbara, California
Famous Deaths
- Tom Weiskopf, American golfer (British Open 1973; US Senior Open 1995), dies from pancreatic cancer at 79
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About August 20, 2022
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Break My Soul - Beyonce
#1 Song: Afraid To Feel - LF System
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