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What happened on Saturday October 15, 2022?

About October 15th, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating public health crisis unfolded in Gambia, where at least 70 children died from acute kidney injuries linked to tainted cough syrup. The medication was manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, an Indian company that subsequently had one of its factories shut down. Gambian President Adama Barrow confirmed the escalating death toll, and officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths.
  • Day of the week: October 15th, 2022 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

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October 15, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2022:

  • Tragic Cough Syrup Deaths in Gambia A devastating public health crisis unfolded in Gambia, where at least 70 children died from acute kidney injuries linked to tainted cough syrup. The medication was manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, an Indian company that subsequently had one of its factories shut down. Gambian President Adama Barrow confirmed the escalating death toll, and officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths.
  • Tragic Cough Syrup Deaths in Gambia A devastating public health crisis unfolded in Gambia, where at least 70 children died from acute kidney injuries linked to tainted cough syrup. The medication was manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, an Indian company that subsequently had one of its factories shut down. Gambian President Adama Barrow confirmed the escalating death toll, and officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths.
  • Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in Amasra, Turkey A catastrophic coal mine explosion occurred in the northern Turkish mining town of Amasra, located near the Black Sea coast. Out of 110 miners working in the shaft, 41 were confirmed dead and 11 were injured. An additional 58 miners managed to escape unharmed. Initial investigations suggested the explosion was likely caused by the buildup of flammable gases, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the mining industry.
  • Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in Amasra, Turkey A catastrophic coal mine explosion occurred in the northern Turkish mining town of Amasra, located near the Black Sea coast. Out of 110 miners working in the shaft, 41 were confirmed dead and 11 were injured. An additional 58 miners managed to escape unharmed. Initial investigations suggested the explosion was likely caused by the buildup of flammable gases, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the mining industry.
  • Severe Thunderstorms Impact Southern Arizona and California A slow-moving low-pressure system triggered extensive severe thunderstorms across Southern Arizona and Southern California during the weekend of October 15-16, 2022. The weather system produced significant meteorological events including flash flooding, large hail, destructive winds, and even a landspout tornado. Most of the precipitation occurred on Saturday, October 15th, with rainfall beginning at daybreak and continuing until late evening, primarily concentrated around the Phoenix area's high terrain.
  • Severe Thunderstorms Impact Southern Arizona and California A slow-moving low-pressure system triggered extensive severe thunderstorms across Southern Arizona and Southern California during the weekend of October 15-16, 2022. The weather system produced significant meteorological events including flash flooding, large hail, destructive winds, and even a landspout tornado. Most of the precipitation occurred on Saturday, October 15th, with rainfall beginning at daybreak and continuing until late evening, primarily concentrated around the Phoenix area's high terrain.

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October 15, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 15, 2022?


October 15, 2022 was a Saturday and it was the 288th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2022 can also be written as 10/15/2022 in the US and as 15/10/2022 in UK and Europe.

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October 15, 2022: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2022:

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October 15, 2022: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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October 15, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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October 15, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2022 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 01:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 2022.

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How old is someone born on October 15, 2022?


Someone born on October 15, 2022 is:

2 years 6 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 2022?

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 15, 2022.

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