Historical Events
Pujols Hits a Record
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hits career home run 694 off of major league record 450th different pitcher in 13-4 win over Reds in Cincinnati
- Worst violence in Iraqi capital Baghdad in years with 30 killed and 700 injured after Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr announces he is withdrawing from politics [1]
Famous Deaths
- Charlbi Dean [Kriek], South African actress (Spud films), dies of bacterial sepsis at 32
- Ernie Zampese, American football coach (San Diego State University 1967–75; SD Chargers asst. head coach 1983-85), dies at 86
- Rigoberto Riasco, Panamanian boxer (Lineal & WBC Super bantamweight champion 1976), dies at 69
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About August 29, 2022
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
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#1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
#1 Song: Afraid To Feel - LF System
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