What Happened on December 14, 2022

Historical Events

HSBC, Europe's largest bank, says it will stop financing new oil and gas fields, in attempt to lower global greenhouse gas emissions [1]
Peru declares 30-day nationwide state of emergency, following a week of political protests after the removal and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo [1]

US-Africa Leaders Summit

President Joe Biden vows to extend US involvement in Africa in address at US-Africa Leaders summit in Washington, amid competition from China on the continent [1]

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden

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Famous Deaths

Billie Moore, American Basketball HOF coach (NCAA National C'ship California State-Fullerton Titans 1970, UCLA Bruins 1978), dies of multiple myeloma at 79

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