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What happened on Wednesday August 31, 2022?

About August 31st, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Nations released a critical report alleging serious human rights violations against Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region. The report suggests these actions may constitute international crimes, particularly crimes against humanity.
  • Day of the week: August 31st, 2022 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

More about August 31st, 2022? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 2022.

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August 31, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2022:

  • UN Report Accuses China of Uyghur Abuses The United Nations released a critical report alleging serious human rights violations against Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region. The report suggests these actions may constitute international crimes, particularly crimes against humanity.
  • UN Report Accuses China of Uyghur Abuses The United Nations released a critical report alleging serious human rights violations against Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region. The report suggests these actions may constitute international crimes, particularly crimes against humanity.
  • Gazprom Halts Nord Stream 1 Pipeline Russian energy giant Gazprom announced a complete shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline for three days, citing unscheduled maintenance. This action further complicated the ongoing energy tensions between Russia and Europe.
  • Gazprom Halts Nord Stream 1 Pipeline Russian energy giant Gazprom announced a complete shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline for three days, citing unscheduled maintenance. This action further complicated the ongoing energy tensions between Russia and Europe.
  • EU Restricts Russian Tourist Visas European Union foreign ministers agreed to suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it more challenging and expensive for Russian tourists to enter the EU, a direct response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
  • EU Restricts Russian Tourist Visas European Union foreign ministers agreed to suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it more challenging and expensive for Russian tourists to enter the EU, a direct response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
  • Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict Escalates The ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) intensified as TPLF forces launched an offensive into the Wag and Welkait regions, simultaneously advancing towards the Sudanese border. The Ethiopian government reported the offensive, while Tigrayan authorities claimed three airstrikes hit Mekelle, the Tigrayan capital, with one strike narrowly missing a hospital.
  • Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict Escalates The ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) intensified as TPLF forces launched an offensive into the Wag and Welkait regions, simultaneously advancing towards the Sudanese border. The Ethiopian government reported the offensive, while Tigrayan authorities claimed three airstrikes hit Mekelle, the Tigrayan capital, with one strike narrowly missing a hospital.
  • US Life Expectancy Drops Significantly US life expectancy plummeted to its lowest level since 1996, falling to 76.1 years from 79 years in 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attributed this decline primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • US Life Expectancy Drops Significantly US life expectancy plummeted to its lowest level since 1996, falling to 76.1 years from 79 years in 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attributed this decline primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Allied Democratic Forces Attack in DR Congo A violent militant attack by the Allied Democratic Forces in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulted in 14 civilians killed and several kidnapped. Security forces responded, killing five attackers during the incident.
  • Allied Democratic Forces Attack in DR Congo A violent militant attack by the Allied Democratic Forces in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulted in 14 civilians killed and several kidnapped. Security forces responded, killing five attackers during the incident.
  • Suez Canal Temporarily Blocked A ship ran aground in the Suez Canal on Wednesday evening, temporarily blocking maritime traffic. Tug boats were successfully deployed to unblock the critical shipping route.
  • Suez Canal Temporarily Blocked A ship ran aground in the Suez Canal on Wednesday evening, temporarily blocking maritime traffic. Tug boats were successfully deployed to unblock the critical shipping route.
  • Tragic Truck Accident in Indonesia A devastating semi-truck crash near a school in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, resulted in 10 fatalities and multiple injuries, highlighting road safety concerns.
  • Tragic Truck Accident in Indonesia A devastating semi-truck crash near a school in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, resulted in 10 fatalities and multiple injuries, highlighting road safety concerns.
  • Deadly Hailstorm in Catalonia A severe hailstorm in Catalonia, Spain, caused one fatality and injured 50 people. Notably, this was the first direct hail-related death in Europe since 1997, drawing attention to extreme weather events.
  • Deadly Hailstorm in Catalonia A severe hailstorm in Catalonia, Spain, caused one fatality and injured 50 people. Notably, this was the first direct hail-related death in Europe since 1997, drawing attention to extreme weather events.

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August 31, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 31, 2022?


August 31, 2022 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2022 can also be written as 8/31/2022 in the US and as 31/8/2022 in UK and Europe.

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August 31, 2022: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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August 31, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2022 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 10:10 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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How old is someone born on August 31, 2022?


Someone born on August 31, 2022 is:

2 years 5 months old,

or 29 months and 14 days old,

or 128 weeks and 2 days old,

or 898 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2022?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 31, 2022.

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