Kherson Captured by Russian Forces
Russian forces captured the city of Kherson, the only regional capital to be taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Explore 175 historical moments from 2022 — 14 events, 0 birthdays, and 161 notable deaths.
Russian forces captured the city of Kherson, the only regional capital to be taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
American climate activist Wynn Bruce set himself on fire outside the United States Supreme Court Building. This was an apparent protest against the climate crisis.
Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while reporting on an Israel Defense Forces raid. The incident occurred in the Jenin Refugee Camp.
Government troops killed 37 unarmed civilians in Mondaingbin during the Myanmar civil war. The killings were part of ongoing conflict in the region.
An earthquake registering 6.2 Mw caused the deaths of at least 1,000 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Russian forces captured the city of Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine, after six weeks of fighting during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated with an improvised firearm. The assassination was linked to resentment against the Unification Church.
A mass shooting occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, resulting in 33 fatalities and five injuries.
Liz Truss succeeded Boris Johnson as prime minister following the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis.
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022. Her eldest son Charles III acceded to the throne as King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
After a football match, 3,000 supporters invaded the pitch, leading to a stampede and 135 deaths.
Protests erupted across Chad following President Mahamat Déby's announcement of an intention to extend his rule by an additional two years.
Burmese military forces launched airstrikes that killed at least 80 concertgoers in Kachin State during the Myanmar civil war.
At 49 days, Liz Truss concluded the shortest tenure as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
No births recorded for 2022.
Kim Mi-soo, South Korean actress and model, has died. She was born in 1992.
Peter Bogdanovich was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.
Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat.
Alexa McDonough, a pioneering Canadian politician and former leader of the federal New Democratic Party, has died. She was born in 1944.
Yvette Mimieux was an American film and television actress.
André Leon Talley was an American fashion journalist, stylist, and creative director.
Leonor Oyarzún, former First Lady of Chile, has died. She was born in 1919.
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition.
Remi De Roo, a Canadian bishop of the Catholic Church, died. He was born in 1924.
Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and music composer.
Johnny Raper, an Australian rugby league player and coach, died. He was born in 1939.
Ivan Reitman was a Slovak-Canadian actor, director, and producer.
Shane Warne, born in 1969, was an Australian cricketer, coach, and sportscaster.
John Elliott, English historian and academic, died on this date.
Rupiah Banda, former President of Zambia, has died. He was born in 1937.
William Hurt, an acclaimed American actor, passed away.
Barbara Maier Gustern, an American vocal coach and singer, died on March 15, 2022. She was born in 1935.
Madeleine Albright, a Czechoslovak-American diplomat and the 64th United States Secretary of State, passed away.
Dagny Carlsson was a Swedish blogger and influencer.
Taylor Hawkins, an American drummer and singer, has died.
Shirley Burkovich, former American All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) player, has died.
Patrick Demarchelier, a renowned French fashion photographer, has died.
Dwayne Haskins, American football player, died on April 9, 2022. He was born in 1997.
Gilbert Gottfried was an American comedian, actor, and singer.
Michel Bouquet, French stage and film actor, has died. He was born in 1925.
Bilquis Edhi, Pakistani philanthropist and wife of Abdul Sattar Edhi, has died.
Radu Lupu, a Romanian pianist, died on April 17, 2022. He was born in 1945.
British composer died on April 18, 2022. He was born in 1934.
Orrin Hatch was an American politician and President pro tempore of the United States Senate. He was born in 1934.
Klaus Schulze was a German composer and musician, a pioneer of electronic music.
Joanna Barnes, an American actress and writer, died on April 29, 2022. She was born in 1934.
George Pérez, an American comic book artist and writer, died on May 6, 2022. He was born in 1954.
John Leo, an American writer and journalist, died on May 9, 2022. He was born in 1935.
Rieko Kodama, a pioneering Japanese game developer, died on May 9, 2022. She was born in 1963.
Frank Curry, an Australian rugby league player and coach, has died. He was born in 1950.
Morton L. Janklow, an American literary agent, has died. He was born in 1930.
Andy Fletcher was an English musician, best known as a founding member of the electronic band Depeche Mode.
Ray Liotta was an American actor, known for his roles in Goodfellas and Field of Dreams.
Alan White was an English drummer, best known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes.
Ronnie Hawkins was an American rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Sidhu Moosewala was an Indian singer, rapper, actor, and politician.
Colin Cantwell was an American concept artist and director.
Krishnakumar Kunnath, an Indian singer, has died. He was born in 1968.
Julee Cruise was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress, known for her collaborations with David Lynch.
Billy Kametz was an American voice actor known for his work in anime and video games.
A. B. Yehoshua was an Israeli novelist, essayist, and playwright.
Hershel W. Williams, a US Marine Corps warrant officer and the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died. He was born in 1923.
Arnaldo Pambianco, an Italian former professional road racing cyclist, died.
Luis Echeverría, a Mexican lawyer and politician, died.
Zayar Thaw was a prominent Burmese politician and rapper, known for his activism.
Kyaw Min Yu was a Burmese political activist who played a significant role in pro-democracy movements.
Tony Dow was an American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor.
Pat Carroll, an American actress and comedian, has died. She was born in 1927.
Fidel V. Ramos was the 12th President of the Philippines. He was born in 1928.
Bill Russell was an NBA Hall of Fame player and coach. He was born in 1934.
Judith Durham was an Australian singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the folk-music group The Seekers. She was born in 1943 and died on August 5, 2022.
Filipino actress Cherie Gil died on August 5, 2022. She was born in 1963.
Syrian army officer Ali Haydar died on August 5, 2022. He was born in 1932.
Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake died on August 5, 2022. He was born in 1938.
David McCullough, a celebrated American historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, has passed away.
Vesa-Matti Loiri was a Finnish actor, musician, and comedian.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the 8th and final leader of the Soviet Union, has died. He was born in 1931.
Barbara Ehrenreich, an American writer and journalist, has died. She was born in 1941.
Frank Drake was an American radio astronomer and astrophysicist, born in 1930.
T. V. Sankaranarayanan was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, born in 1945.
French-Swiss film director, screenwriter, and film critic Jean-Luc Godard died on September 13, 2022. He was born in 1930.
Maarten Schmidt, Dutch astronomer, died on September 17, 2022. He was born in 1929.
Pal Singh Purewal was a Punjabi engineer, author, scholar, and teacher. He was born in 1931 or 1932.
Kathleen Booth, a British computer scientist and mathematician, has died.
Antonio Inoki, a Japanese professional wrestler and politician, has died. He was born in 1943.
Sacheen Littlefeather was an American actress, model, and activist for Native American civil rights.
Mulayam Singh Yadav was an Indian politician who served as the 15th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Angela Lansbury was an English-American actress, singer, and producer.
Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor, comedian, and writer.
Leslie Jordan was an American actor, writer, and singer.
Argentine pianist and composer Atilio Stampone died. He was born in 1926.
Aaron Carter was an American singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor.
Kevin Conroy was an American actor and voice actor, best known as the longtime voice of Batman. He was born in 1955.
Robert Clary was a French-American actor and author.
Indian actress and talk show host (born 1944) died on November 18, 2022.
Jason David Frank, an American actor and mixed martial artist, died on November 19, 2022. He was born in 1973.
John Y. Brown Jr. was an American soldier, lawyer, and politician who served as the 55th Governor of Kentucky.
Jiang Zemin was a Chinese politician, former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, and President of China.
Christine McVie was an English singer-songwriter and keyboard player.
Gaylord Perry, an American baseball player and coach, has died. He was born in 1938.
Kirstie Alley, American actress and producer, has died. She was born in 1951.
Jovit Baldivino, a Filipino singer and actor, has died. He was born in 1993.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, an American dancer and media personality, has died. He was born in 1982.
Brandon Montrell, an American TikTok personality and stand-up comedian, died.
Barbara Walters was an American journalist, television personality, and author, known for her pioneering work in broadcast journalism.
Pope Benedict XVI, a German cardinal and theologian, has died. He served as Pope from 2005 to 2013.
English golfer Barry Lane has passed away. He was known for his career in professional golf.
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