: Following the resignation of Liz Truss , Boris Johnson returned to the UK from a holiday in the Caribbean to gauge support for a potential return to the premiership, though Rishi Sunak was already emerging as the front-runner.
: Russia launched a massive wave of 33 cruise missiles targeting Ukraine's power grid, resulting in blackouts that left approximately 1.5 million people without electricity. Science & History 22 October 2022
: For those interested in stargazing, the moon was in its Waning Crescent phase on this day. Daily Observances : Following the resignation of Liz Truss ,
October 22 is also recognized for several lighthearted and awareness-based holidays: 22 October 2022