Historical Events
- Abel Prize, mathematics' Nobel equivalent, awarded to American Dennis Sullivan for his work on topography [1]
- After 114 consecutive weeks as world #1 female tennis player, 25-year-old Australian Ash Barty makes shock retirement announcement; cites contentment with all she achieved in the sport
- Brian Houston, Australian founder of megachurch Hillsong, resigns after an internal investigation finds he breached their code of conduct with two women
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken formally declares that members of Russia armed forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine [1]
Famous Weddings
Julian Assange
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (50) marries Stella Moris in prison in Belmarsh prison, London
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Lindley, English jockey (2,000 Guineas 1963, 66; St Leger 1964) and broadcaster (BBC), dies at 86
Madeleine Albright (1937-2022)
American diplomat (UN Delegate, 1993-97), and 1st female US Secretary of State (1997-2001), dies of cancer at 84
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About March 23, 2022
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
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#1 Song: Heat Waves
- Glass Animals
#1 Song: Starlight - Dave
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