Here are some of the notable events that took place in the year 2022:

• The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China.
• The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the world, with ongoing vaccine rollouts and new variants emerging.
• The United States experienced a significant infrastructure cyberattack in June, known as the SolarWinds breach.
• The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd concluded, leading to his conviction.
• The United States and other countries continued to grapple with the aftermath of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated, leading to a conflict in Gaza.
• The United States and other countries began to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
• Space exploration continued, with multiple private companies launching rockets and NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars.
• The global economy continued to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, with stock markets reaching new highs.