22 October 2022 -

: For those interested in stargazing, the moon was in its Waning Crescent phase on this day. Daily Observances

: On this same calendar date in 1962, President John F. Kennedy famously addressed the nation regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis , announcing a naval blockade of Cuba. 22 October 2022

October 22 is also recognized for several lighthearted and awareness-based holidays: : For those interested in stargazing, the moon

: Giorgia Meloni was officially sworn in as Italy’s first female Prime Minister, leading the country's most right-wing government since World War II. : For those interested in stargazing

: In a high-profile and unusual moment, former Chinese President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress in Beijing.