What Happened on March 22, 2024

Historical Events

  • British runner Jasmin Paris is the first woman and 20th person to complete one of the world's hardest ultramarathons - the Barkley Marathons, Tennessee, with one minute 39 seconds to spare [1]

Event of Interest

Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in a video statement, after an "incredibly tough couple of months" [1]

  • Terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow during a concert kills 137, the Islamic State group claims responsibility [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Jean-Paul Vignon, French actor and singer, dies of liver cancer at 89
  • Laurent de Brunhoff, French-American writer and illustrator (Babar the Elephant), dies at 98 [1]
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About March 22, 2024

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love) - Ariana Grande
  • UK #1 Song: Benson Boone - Beautiful Things