2022 is almost down and we’re all set to welcome 2023. Before we walk into the new year, let’s take a quick look at the best events of 2022.
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The world population strikes the number 8 billion. Sadly, it took only 12 years to grow from 7 billion to 8 billion.
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Novak Djokovic created history by becoming the third male player after Roger Federer and Nadal to win 20 Grand Slams.
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The first successful heart transplant from a pig to a human patient occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
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Beijing hosted the 2022 Winter and Summer Olympics and became the first city to host both events in the same year.
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Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, despite international condemnation, and became a reason for the death of 6,655 civilians, including 429 children.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the recent monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, as the number of cases exceeds 17,000 in 75 countries.
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After a period of 6-months, in October, Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
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After a historic 70 years on the throne Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, died at the age of 96.
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Argentina beat France in a thrilling game of the FIFA final and won the cup after a drought of 36 years. Lionel Messi ended his football career perfectly, but Kylian Mbappé steals the show and almost a cup.