What Happened on September 5, 2022

Historical Events

  • 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Chinese city of Chengdu, while it was under lockdown, killing 65 people [1]

Music History

Ringo Starr resumes his All-Starr Band tour after two musicians recover from COVID

Event of Interest

UK's ruling Conservative party appoints Liz Truss as their next leader and Prime Minister, replacing scandal-ridden Boris Johnson [1]


Famous Deaths

  • Eva Zeller, German poet and novelist, dies at 99
  • Hans Eder, German soccer defender (Hertha BSC) and manager (Hertha BSC 1974, 79, 85), dies at 87
  • Lars Vogt, German concert pianist, conductor, and educator, dies of cancer at 51
  • Mark Littell, American MLB pitcher, 1973-82 (Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals), writer, and inventor, dies following heart surgery at 69
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About September 5, 2022

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

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

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
  • UK #1 Song: B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) - Eliza Rose/Interplanetary