What happened on Friday August 05, 2022?

Here's what happened on August 05, 2022:

• Russo-Ukrainian War and Gaza–Israel Conflict Escalation On August 5, 2022, the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War saw Russian rockets causing significant damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising international concerns about potential nuclear risks. Simultaneously, in the Gaza–Israel conflict, Israel conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in ten fatalities and 55 injuries, including a Palestinian Islamic Jihad military leader. The Southern Ukraine campaign and Russian occupation of Kherson Oblast remained active, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions.
• Russo-Ukrainian War and Gaza–Israel Conflict Escalation On August 5, 2022, the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War saw Russian rockets causing significant damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising international concerns about potential nuclear risks. Simultaneously, in the Gaza–Israel conflict, Israel conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in ten fatalities and 55 injuries, including a Palestinian Islamic Jihad military leader. The Southern Ukraine campaign and Russian occupation of Kherson Oblast remained active, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions.
• Terrorist Bombing in Kabul A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Kabul when a bomb hidden in a cart exploded near a Shiite mosque, killing eight people and injuring 18 others. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Terrorist Bombing in Kabul A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Kabul when a bomb hidden in a cart exploded near a Shiite mosque, killing eight people and injuring 18 others. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• U.S. Monkeypox Public Health Emergency The Biden administration declared a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak as cases rapidly increased, with over 26,000 reported across more than 80 countries, signaling a global health concern.
• Russian Economic Sanctions Decree Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic economic decree prohibiting investors from 'unfriendly countries' from selling their assets in Russian banks, strategic entities, and energy and commodity projects until December 31, escalating economic tensions in the wake of international sanctions.
• U.S. Monkeypox Public Health Emergency The Biden administration declared a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak as cases rapidly increased, with over 26,000 reported across more than 80 countries, signaling a global health concern.
• Russian Economic Sanctions Decree Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic economic decree prohibiting investors from 'unfriendly countries' from selling their assets in Russian banks, strategic entities, and energy and commodity projects until December 31, escalating economic tensions in the wake of international sanctions.
• Alex Jones Sandy Hook Defamation Verdict In a landmark legal decision, a Texas jury ordered Alex Jones to pay $45.2 million in punitive damages to the parents of a Sandy Hook massacre victim, holding him accountable for falsely claiming the 2012 school shooting was a hoax.
• Brittney Griner Sentenced in Russia WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court on drug charges, despite her defense that the vape cartridges were packed accidentally. The case became a significant diplomatic tension between the United States and Russia.
• Alex Jones Sandy Hook Defamation Verdict In a landmark legal decision, a Texas jury ordered Alex Jones to pay $45.2 million in punitive damages to the parents of a Sandy Hook massacre victim, holding him accountable for falsely claiming the 2012 school shooting was a hoax.
• Brittney Griner Sentenced in Russia WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court on drug charges, despite her defense that the vape cartridges were packed accidentally. The case became a significant diplomatic tension between the United States and Russia.
• Peace Agreement in Casamance A significant diplomatic breakthrough occurred when the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance signed a peace deal with the government of Senegal, committing to lay down arms and work towards a permanent resolution of long-standing regional conflicts.
• Florida Governor Suspends Prosecutor Over Abortion Stance Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren for publicly stating he would not prosecute doctors performing abortions or providing gender-affirming care, highlighting ongoing political tensions surrounding reproductive and transgender rights.
• Florida Governor Suspends Prosecutor Over Abortion Stance Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren for publicly stating he would not prosecute doctors performing abortions or providing gender-affirming care, highlighting ongoing political tensions surrounding reproductive and transgender rights.
• Peace Agreement in Casamance A significant diplomatic breakthrough occurred when the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance signed a peace deal with the government of Senegal, committing to lay down arms and work towards a permanent resolution of long-standing regional conflicts.
• Mountain B Nightclub Fire Tragedy A devastating fire at the Mountain B nightclub in Sattahip district, Chonburi province, Thailand, resulted in 14 fatalities and over 40 injuries, highlighting critical safety concerns in entertainment venues.
• Mountain B Nightclub Fire Tragedy A devastating fire at the Mountain B nightclub in Sattahip district, Chonburi province, Thailand, resulted in 14 fatalities and over 40 injuries, highlighting critical safety concerns in entertainment venues.

Events in 2022

August 05, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 05, 2022 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2022 can also be written as 8/5/2022 in the US and as 5/8/2022 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2022 in August 2022 calendar

Famous people died on August 05, 2022:

• Issey Miyake

  Issey Miyake was a revolutionary Japanese fashion designer who transformed contemporary clothing through innovative pleating techniques and...

• Judith Durham

  Iconic Australian singer and lead vocalist of 'The Seekers', a groundbreaking musical group that achieved international success in the...

• Ali Haydar

  Syrian army officer (b. 1932).

• Dillon Quirke

  Irish hurler (b. 1998).

• Cherie Gil

  Filipino actress (b. 1963).

• Clu Gulager
• Jô Soares

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 2022 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 2022 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 05, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 01:57 pm and setting at 12:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 2022.

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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 2022

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Someone born on August 05, 2022 is:

2 years 9 months old,

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or 144 weeks and 5 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2022?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 05, 2022.

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