October 16, 2022

October 16, 2022, was a Sunday. It was 2 years, 1 month, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on October 16, 2022:

Soccer: Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood is charged with rape.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 16, 2022:

United States: "Bad Habit" by Steve Lacy
United Kingdom: "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras

Play the top songs from 2022
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2022.

Top movie

The movie "Halloween Ends" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 767 days ago. Approximately 26 months have passed. It was the 289th day of 2022, in week 41. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 2 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 9 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 16, 2022

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, October 16, 2022. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Bad Habit" by Steve Lacy is at the top of the singles charts, while "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras is the number-one song in the UK.

Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Halloween Ends is at the top of the box office. Liz Truss is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Leslie Jordan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Takeoff, and Aaron Carter would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Big Little Lies", "Succession", "Cobra Kai", and "The Bear". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Vanguard", "Sifu", "Total War: Warhammer III", and "Tunic". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bubble Guppies", "Paw Patrol", "Danger Force", and "Monster High".

Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 16, 2022, will have the star sign Libra.
Zodiac Element: Air.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2022 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
Native American Zodiac: October 16, 2022 falls under the Raven.
Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 16, 2022.

Record of the Year
The song "About Damn Time" by Lizzo won a Grammy for 2022's Record of the Year.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
The film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2022.
2022 in movies
Movies released in 2022 included The Batman, The Lost City, Morbius, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion, Elvis, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Black Adam, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named Time Person of the Year in 2022.
2022 in music
The music charts in 2022 were dominated by artists such as Glass Animals, Lizzo, Harry Styles, The Kid Laroi, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Jack Harlow, Latto, Justin Bieber, and Lil Nas X.
Best NBA players
The best NBA players in 2022 were Nikola Jokić, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Paul, and Luka Dončić.
Best soccer players
The best soccer players in 2022 were Karim Benzema, Sadio Mané, Kevin De Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski, Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé, Thibaut Courtois, Vinícius Júnior, Luka Modrić, and Erling Haaland.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 16, 2022.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 16, 2022.

September 16, 2022: FedEx warns of a global recession, citing a drop in demand for global packages.
September 17, 2022: Soccer: It is reported that Mathias Pogba has been charged with exorting his younger brother, Paul Pogba.
September 18, 2022:
• A huge GTA 6 leak containing gameplay footage is released online.
• Hurricane Fiona knocks out power to all of Puerto Rico.
• US President Joe Biden promises to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.
September 19, 2022: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place.
September 20, 2022: Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine admits that he "crossed the line" following allegations that he cheated on his pregnant wife.
September 21, 2022:
• The crime series "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story", is released on Netflix.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin announces partial military mobilization in the war in Ukraine.
• More than 1,300 people are arrested during anti-mobilisation protests in Russia.
• New York Attorney General Letitia James launches a fraud lawsuit against former US President Donald Trump and three of his children.
• At least 8 people are killed during a crackdown against protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini.
September 22, 2022: Sam Smith and Kim Petras release the song "Unholy".
September 23, 2022:
• The psychological thriller film "Don't Worry Darling" is released.
• Russia's annexation referendums begin in occupied Ukraine.
• Military-aged men flee Russia following Putin's mobilisation order.
• UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng announce tax cuts and deregulation.
September 24, 2022: Mahsa Amini protests: It is reported that up to 35 people have been killed during protests in Iran.
September 25, 2022:
• Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni and her "Brothers of Italy" party win the 2022 Italian general election.
• Unsubstantiated rumors about a coup in China go viral on social media.
September 26, 2022:
• A gunman kills 15 people at a school in the Russian city of Izhevsk.
• NASA's DART spacecraft successfully collides with an asteroid.
• EA Sports releases its last FIFA soccer game.
September 27, 2022:
• It is reported that the Nord Stream pipelines have been ruptured by a possible sabotage operation.
• The IMF calls on the United Kingdom to revise its "unfunded" tax cuts given its inflation pressures.
September 28, 2022:
• The Bank of England launches an emergency bond-buying programme after UK borrowing costs begin to soar.
• Rap star Coolio dies at the age of 59.
September 29, 2022: Hurricane Ian hits Florida.
September 30, 2022:
• Hocus Pocus 2 is released on Disney+.
• The psychological horror film "Smile" is released.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the annexation of four Ukrainian territories.
• A search begins for 12-year-old Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett.
October 1, 2022:
• Ukrainian forces recapture the city of Lyman.
• More than 125 people are killed after a stampede occurs during a football game at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia.
October 3, 2022: Ukraine begins to break through Russia's defensive lines in the northeast of the Kherson region.
October 4, 2022:
• The video game "Overwatch 2" is released.
• North Korea fires an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan.
• Elon Musk abandons his legal battle with Twitter by offering to buy the company for the originally agreed price of $44 billion.
October 5, 2022:
• Former WWE wrestler Sara Lee commits suicide at the age of 30.
• Soccer: Bayer Leverkusen appoints Spanish manager Xabi Alonso as their new head coach.
October 6, 2022: A former police officer kills more than 30 people at a childcare facility in northeastern Thailand.
October 7, 2022:
• The documentary "Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes" is released on Netflix.
• Ten people are killed during a gas explosion at a petrol station in the Creeslough area of Donegal, Ireland.
• Kanye West is banned from Instagram for posting anti-Jewish content.
October 8, 2022:
• A powerful explosion damages the Kerch bridge between Crimea and Russia.
• Russia responds to the attack on the Kerch bridge by launching dozens of missiles at civilian targets in Ukraine.
October 11, 2022:
• "Murder, She Wrote" actress, Angela Lansbury, passes away at the age of 96.
• Prosecutors in Baltimore drop murder charges against Adnan Syed over the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.
October 12, 2022:
• Alex Jones is ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in damages to the Sandy Hook families.
• Raye releases the song "Escapism".
October 13, 2022: Five people are killed when a 15-year-old gunman commits a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
October 14, 2022:
• The horror film "Halloween Ends" is released.
• Actor Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in the Harry Potter movie series, passes away at the age of 72.
• UK Prime Minister Liz Truss sacks chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.
October 15, 2022:
• 11 Russian soldiers are shot dead by two of their fellow volunteers.
• Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez are photographed together at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala.
This date: October 16, 2022
October 17, 2022:
• English rugby side "Wasps" are placed into administration.
• Russia launches kamikaze drone strikes on Kyiv.
• Kanye West agrees to buy the social network Parler.
• Soccer: Karim Benzema wins the 2022 Ballon d'Or.
• Comedian James Corden is banned from the Balthazar restaurant in New York City.
October 19, 2022:
• Russia announces that it is evacuating civilians from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukrainian regions.
October 20, 2022:
• Liz Truss resigns as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after just six weeks in office.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that Russia is planning to blow up the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam.
October 21, 2022:
• The superhero film "Black Adam" is released.
• Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon is sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress.
• Canada prohibits new handgun sales.
• It is reported that Ukrainian forces are continuing to put pressure on Russian positions in occupied Kherson.
• Taylor Swift releases her song "Anti-Hero".
• The black comedy film "The Banshees of Inisherin" is released.
• Meghan Trainor releases the single "Made You Look".
October 23, 2022: UK Politics: Boris Johnson drops out of the race to become Prime Minister.
October 24, 2022:
• It is announced that Rishi Sunak will become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
• Comedian and actor Leslie Jordan dies following a car crash at the age of 67.
October 25, 2022:
• Rishi Sunak becomes the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
• Adidas ends its partnership with Kanye West following the rapper's antisemitic remarks.
• Russia's Security Council calls for the "desatanisation" of Ukraine.
October 26, 2022:
• Rapper Kanye West is "escorted" out of a Skechers office after showing up unannounced.
• Darrell Brooks is found guilty of killing six people with his SUV at a Christmas parade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Madame Tussauds in London announces that it has removed its wax figure of Kanye West from public view.
October 27, 2022: Shares of Meta tumble by 25% in response to Mark Zuckerberg's heavy spending on the metaverse.
October 28, 2022:
• The video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" (2022 remake) is released.
• Elon Musk completes his takeover of Twitter.
• Rihanna releases her song "Lift Me Up".
• The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seriously assaulted at their home.
• Rock 'n roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies at the age of 87.
• The war film "All Quiet on the Western Front" is released on Netflix.
October 29, 2022:
• At least 154 people are killed in a crowd crush during Halloween festivities in Seoul, South Korea.
• Boxing: Jake Paul beats Anderson Silva on points.
• Ukraine launches a drone attack against Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol.
• English rugby player Levi Davis goes missing in Barcelona, Spain, following a suspected drowning.
October 30, 2022:
• Inacio Lula da Silva defeats Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian presidential election.
• At least 141 people are killed after a suspension bridge collapses in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
October 31, 2022:
• Thousands of accounts are mistakenly suspended on Instagram.
• The Washington Post reports that Twitter is planning on laying off 25% of its workforce.
• Jair Bolsonaro's supporters begin to block roads in Brazil.
• Indiana: Richard Allen is charged for the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German (Delphi murders).
• Meghan Trainor releases the song "Made You Look".
November 1, 2022:
• Rap star "Takeoff" is shot dead in Houston, Texas.
• Elon Musk announces that Twitter will begin charging verified accounts $8 per month.
November 3, 2022:
• Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is shot in the foot during a rally.
• US basketball player Kyrie Irving is suspended by the Brooklyn Nets amid allegations of anti-Semitism.
November 4, 2022:
• Elon Musk decides to fire half of Twitter's staff due to the platform losing $4 million per day.
• Drake and 21 Savage release the song "Rich Flex".
November 5, 2022:
• Singer Aaron Carter dies at the age of 34.
• Baseball: The Houston Astros defeat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the 2022 World Series.
November 6, 2022: Twitter bans comedian Kathy Griffin for impersonating Elon Musk.
November 7, 2022: Soccer: News reports suggest that Liverpool FC has been put up for sale.
November 8, 2022:
• The 2022 United States elections take place.
• Bitcoin falls to a yearly low following a liquidity crisis at the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
November 9, 2022:
• The video game "God of War Ragnarök" is released.
• Meta says it will lay off more than 11,000 employees.
• Russia announces that it is withdrawing its troops from the Ukrainian city of Kherson.
• Crypto prices plunge after Binance pulls out of a deal to buy FTX.
November 10, 2022: American actor Kevin Conroy dies from cancer at the age of 66.
November 11, 2022:
• The superhero film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is released.
• The city of Kherson is liberated by Ukraine.
• The coming-of-age film "The Fabelmans" is released.
November 12, 2022: Six people are killed after two World War II–era aircraft crash at an airshow in Dallas, Texas.
November 13, 2022:
• Former UFC fighter Anthony "Rumble" Johnson dies at the age of 38.
• Soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo tells Piers Morgan that he has been betrayed by Manchester United and is being forced out.
• The Democrats are projected to take control of the US Senate.
• Six people are killed by a terrorist bombing in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Four University of Idaho students are stabbed to death in Moscow, Idaho.
November 15, 2022:
• The Earth's population reaches 8 billion.
• A stray Ukrainian missile hits Poland.
• Former US President Donald Trump announces that he will launch a third campaign for the White House.
• A series of anti-lockdown protests begin in China.

TV series on October 16, 2022

TV audiences were watching the following shows on October 16, 2022:

Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes

Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

House of the Dragon

The Bear

The Kardashians

Severance

The Wheel of Time

Only Murders in the Building

The White Lotus

Cobra Kai

Bridgerton

Emily in Paris

Kids TV shows on October 16, 2022

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2022:

Monster High

The Tiny Chef Show

Chibiverse

Face's Music Party

The Villains of Valley View

The Ghost and Molly McGee

Baby Shark's Big Show!

Danger Force

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

The Owl House

The Adventures of Paddington

Popular toys and games in 2022

Toys and games that were popular in 2022:

The PlayStation 5

The Xbox Series X

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2022.

FIFA 23

The Last of Us Part I (Remake)

Stray

Neon White

The Quarry

Tunic

Gran Turismo 7

Elden Ring

Horizon Forbidden West

Total War: Warhammer III

Sifu

Dying Light 2

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 16.

Oscar Wilde

Writer Deceased
Born on October 16, 1854
He was not alive on this date.

Michael Collins

Irish revolutionary leader Deceased
Born on October 16, 1890
He was not alive on this date.

Angela Lansbury

Actress Deceased
Born on October 16, 1925
She was not alive on this date.

Flea

Bassist
Born on October 16, 1962
He turned 60 on this day in 2022.

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on October 16, 2022.

UK Prime Minister

Liz Truss was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on October 16, 2022 was most likely conceived around January 23, 2022.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 16, 2022 is close to July 9, 2023.

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767 days have passed since this date.
109 weeks have passed.
66,272,400 seconds have passed since October 16, 2022.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 77,317,800 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 34,196,558,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 11,045,400 times.
You have taken approximately 5,699,426 steps. That's roughly 2,533 miles.
795,269 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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