Featured moment
Russia Invades Ukraine
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering the largest land war in Europe since WWII and reshaping global geopolitics.
War, wonder, and new frontiers.
Russia invaded Ukraine, JWST showed us the deepest universe, and AI began its quiet revolution.
The Cost of Living in 2022
Gallon of Gas
$3.95
Loaf of Bread
$1.88
Gallon of Milk
$4.10
World Population
7.97 billion
Featured moment
James Webb Space Telescope First Images
JWST revealed stunning images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and exoplanet atmospheres, peering deeper into the universe than ever before.
Featured moment
ChatGPT Launches and Changes Everything
OpenAI released ChatGPT in November, reaching 100 million users in 2 months and igniting the AI revolution.
The wider picture
More from 2022
A few more things worth remembering.
Gaming
Elden Ring Released
FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin's open-world action RPG won Game of the Year and sold 20 million copies.
World Events
Queen Elizabeth II Dies
The longest-reigning British monarch died at 96 after 70 years on the throne, with King Charles III succeeding her.
Sports
FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Argentina won the tournament in a legendary final where Messi and Mbappé delivered one of the greatest matches ever played.
Internet
Elon Musk Acquires Twitter for $44 Billion
The controversial acquisition led to mass layoffs, policy changes, and eventual rebranding to X.
Gaming
God of War Ragnarök Released
The conclusion of Kratos and Atreus' Norse saga sold 5.1 million copies in its first week on PlayStation.
Cinema & TV
Top Gun: Maverick Earns $1.5 Billion
Tom Cruise's long-awaited sequel became the year's biggest hit, proving theatrical blockbusters weren't dead.
Technology
DALL-E 2 and Midjourney Launch
AI image generators reached mainstream attention, sparking debates about art, creativity, and copyright.
Science & Space
NASA DART Mission Deflects Asteroid
NASA successfully changed the orbit of asteroid Dimorphos by crashing a spacecraft into it—the first planetary defense test.
Technology
Crypto Market Crashes, FTX Collapses
The cryptocurrency market lost $2 trillion in value and FTX's collapse exposed massive fraud.
You arrivedin 2022.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2022 to today.