What happened on Thursday August 18, 2022?

Here's what happened on August 18, 2022:

• Russian Missile Strike on Kharkiv Kills Civilians A devastating Russian missile attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv resulted in at least 12 civilian fatalities and dozens of injuries. The strike was particularly brutal, completely destroying a three-story residential building with a direct missile hit, highlighting the ongoing civilian toll of the Russian invasion.
• Russian Missile Strike on Kharkiv Kills Civilians A devastating Russian missile attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv resulted in at least 12 civilian fatalities and dozens of injuries. The strike was particularly brutal, completely destroying a three-story residential building with a direct missile hit, highlighting the ongoing civilian toll of the Russian invasion.
• Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray Region A top United Nations official issued a dire warning about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, describing it as potentially the world's most severe ongoing humanitarian disaster. Ethiopian government officials simultaneously called for a comprehensive ceasefire agreement to terminate nearly two years of intense conflict with regional separatist forces.
• Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray Region A top United Nations official issued a dire warning about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, describing it as potentially the world's most severe ongoing humanitarian disaster. Ethiopian government officials simultaneously called for a comprehensive ceasefire agreement to terminate nearly two years of intense conflict with regional separatist forces.
• UN-Mediated Grain Export Negotiations in Lviv UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened a critical diplomatic meeting in Lviv, Ukraine, bringing together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss strategies for safely resuming grain exports from Black Sea ports, a crucial issue for global food security.
• UN-Mediated Grain Export Negotiations in Lviv UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened a critical diplomatic meeting in Lviv, Ukraine, bringing together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss strategies for safely resuming grain exports from Black Sea ports, a crucial issue for global food security.
• Mass Trial of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists A significant legal proceeding commenced in Hong Kong involving 47 pro-democracy activists, with 29 activists pleading guilty and 18 maintaining their innocence. This trial represents a critical moment in Hong Kong's ongoing political transformation and suppression of democratic movements.
• Mass Trial of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists A significant legal proceeding commenced in Hong Kong involving 47 pro-democracy activists, with 29 activists pleading guilty and 18 maintaining their innocence. This trial represents a critical moment in Hong Kong's ongoing political transformation and suppression of democratic movements.
• Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Military Facilities Ukraine conducted strategic strikes against multiple Russian military installations in Crimea and Belgorod Oblast. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including an arms depot near Timonovo, Stary Oskol Airport, and Russian-occupied areas in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, escalating the ongoing conflict.
• Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Military Facilities Ukraine conducted strategic strikes against multiple Russian military installations in Crimea and Belgorod Oblast. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including an arms depot near Timonovo, Stary Oskol Airport, and Russian-occupied areas in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, escalating the ongoing conflict.
• Chadian Rebel Leader Returns from Exile Timane Erdimi, leader of the Chadian rebel group Rally of Forces for Change and nephew of the late President Idriss Déby, returned to Chad after 17 years of exile in Qatar. His return is part of a broader peace process aimed at reconciling the government with various rebel groups.
• Chadian Rebel Leader Returns from Exile Timane Erdimi, leader of the Chadian rebel group Rally of Forces for Change and nephew of the late President Idriss Déby, returned to Chad after 17 years of exile in Qatar. His return is part of a broader peace process aimed at reconciling the government with various rebel groups.
• Diplomatic Tension: Mali Accuses France of Supporting Terrorists Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop leveled serious accusations against France, claiming the former colonial power was deliberately arming jihadist terrorist groups to destabilize Mali. France promptly and categorically denied these allegations, further straining the already complex diplomatic relations.
• Diplomatic Tension: Mali Accuses France of Supporting Terrorists Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop leveled serious accusations against France, claiming the former colonial power was deliberately arming jihadist terrorist groups to destabilize Mali. France promptly and categorically denied these allegations, further straining the already complex diplomatic relations.

Events in 2022

August 18, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 18, 2022 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2022 can also be written as 8/18/2022 in the US and as 18/8/2022 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 18, 2022:

• Clayton Jacobson II
• Hadrawi

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2022 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 02:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2022.

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Someone born on August 18, 2022 is:

2 years 8 months old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 18, 2022.

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