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What Happened on September 17, 2022

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Historical Events

  • Cheetahs re-introduced to India from Namibia, after being extinct 70 years ago, at Kuno National Park in Madya Pradesh state [1]
  • Protests erupt in Iran and continue the next few days at the treatment of women, after the funeral of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year old who died in morality police custody [1]

Events in 2022

Famous Deaths

  • Maarten Schmidt, Dutch-American astronomer who first identified a quasar, dies at 92
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About September 17, 2022

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
  • UK #1 Song: Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi

Historical Figures

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