Historical Events
Music History
American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie receives Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
- Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian city of Mariupol hit a hospital, killing at least three people, as attempts to create a humanitarian corridor out of the city fail [1]
Event of Interest
Stolen notebooks belonging to naturalist Charles Darwin, including his famous 'tree of life' sketch, mysteriously returned after 22 years to Cambridge University Library [1]
Election of Interest
Yoon Suk-yeol elected President of South Korea, defeating sitting President Moon Jae-in [1]
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Lydon, American actor (Twice Blessed, Life with Father), dies at 98
- Justice Christopher, Nigerian soccer midfielder (11 caps; Antwerp FC, Trelleborg FF, Herfølge Boldklub), dies at 40
- Richard Podolor, American session guitarist, sound engineer, and record producer (Three Dog Night; Steppenwolf), dies at 86
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About March 9, 2022
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
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#1 Song: Heat Waves
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#1 Song: We Don't Talk About Bruno - Carolina Gaitán - La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz
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