Historical Events
- Australian government passes its first climate change legislation in a decade, including cutting emissions by at least 43% by 2030 [1]
- Australian Stephanie Gilmore wins her eighth world surfing title at Lower Trestles, California - making her the most successful women's champion in history
- Europe had the warmest summer ever recorded, 0.4 warmer with August 0.8 warmer according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service [1]
Music History
FBI declassifies 270 pages of their surveillance files of American singer Aretha Franklin
- Ireland begins paying 2,000 artists a weekly wage of €325 in its Basic Income for the Arts scheme, to help the creative arts recover from the pandemic [1]
Event of Interest
Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral Castle after ruling for 70 years, as the UK's longest-serving monarch. Her eldest son inherits the throne as King Charles III. [1]
Famous Deaths
- Dave Smith, Scottish soccer manager (Mansfield Town, Southend United, Plymouth Argyle, Dundee, Torquay United), dies at 88
Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (country's longest reigning monarch 1952-2022), dies at 96
- Gwyneth Powell, British actress (Grange Hill - "Mrs. McClusky", dies of surgical complications at 76
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About September 8, 2022
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
#1 Song: B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) - Eliza Rose/Interplanetary
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