Historical Events
Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia
A 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for $12.6 million at auction, becoming the world's most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia [1]
- Pakistan appeals for international aid as the death toll from monsoon rain and floods rises to over 1,000 people
Tour Championship
Tour Championship, Men's Golf, East Lake GC: Irishman Rory McIlroy wins $18m with 1 stroke win over Scottie Scheffler & Im Sung-jae; becomes first 3-time winner of the FedEx Cup
Famous Deaths
- Manzoor Hussain, Pakistani field hockey striker (Olympic gold 1986; World Cup gold 1978, 82; 175 caps, 86 goals), dies at 63
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About August 28, 2022
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
#1 Song: Afraid To Feel - LF System
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