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August 2022 Kabul mosque bombing. Twenty-one people are killed and 33 others are injured by a mosque bombing in Kabul. Business and economy. 2021–2022 inflation surge. Inflation in the United Kingdom increases to 10.1%, the highest level since February 1982, due to increasing fuel and food prices. (The Guardian) Disasters and accidents
A list of all the holidays and observances in August 2022. Calendar days include National Girlfriend Day, National Dog Day, Women's Equality Day, and many more.
August 5 – August 7 – Israel launches airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing Islamic Jihad military leader Tayseer Jabari. Both parties agree to a ceasefire after three days of skirmish. August 6 – Terrance Drew is sworn in as prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the month falls during the season of winter. In many European countries, August is the holiday month for most workers. Numerous religious holidays occurred during August in ancient Rome. Certain meteor showers take place in August. The Kappa Cygnids take place in August
August 6 – The New York State Department of Health warns that hundreds of people might be infected with polio. August 7 – The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in a 51–50 vote with Vice-President Kamala Harris breaking the tie for its passage. Biden signs the bill into law later in the month.
4 August – The Bank of England raises its base interest rate from 1.25% to 1.75%, the biggest increase in 27 years. The Bank also warns that inflation could reach 13% later in the year and that the British economy may enter a recession .
August 30 is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 123 days remain until the end of the year. Events [ edit ] Pre-1600 [ edit ]
August 27 is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 126 days remain until the end of the year. Events [ edit ] Pre-1600 [ edit ]
An explosion occurs at an ammunition depot in northern Crimea, forcing the evacuation of civilians. Observers suggest that the depot may have been hit by Ukrainian forces. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) Turkish airstrikes on a military base in Aleppo Governorate kill at least 16 Syrian soldiers.
2022 Alaska's at-large congressional district special election; 2022 Kansas abortion referendum