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Friday December 22, 2023: on this day
About December 22nd, 2023, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 22nd, 2023 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Vanessa Paradis, Ralph Fiennes
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter Jackson
More about December 22nd, 2023? See below for more news and curiosities on December 22nd, 2023.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 2023?
- December 22, 2023: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 2023: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 2023?
- December 22, 2023: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 2023: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 2023: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 2023: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 2023?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2023?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 2023?
What day of the week was December 22, 2023?
December 22, 2023 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 2023 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 2023 can also be written as 12/22/2023 in the US and as 22/12/2023 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 2023: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 22, 2023: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2023 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 2023 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 2023: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 2023 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 2023 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on December 22, 2023 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 03:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 2023 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 2023.
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Who was born on December 22, 2023?
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
![Vanessa Paradis]()
Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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December 22, 2023: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 0 years 4 months old,
or 4 months and 10 days old,
or 18 weeks and 6 days old,
or 132 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 2023.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2023?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2023?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 22, 2023.
December 22, 2023: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 2023:
- Tom Bogs
- Armando Sardi
- Ryan Minor
- Ugo Maria Morosi
- Garly Sojo
- Nino Di Paolo
- Sajid Khan
- Giancarlo Tesini
- Thomas Stafford Williams
- Ingrid Steeger
- Ernesto G. Laura
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd
December 22, 2023: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 2023:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 2023: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 2023 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Release year: 2023
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Country: United States of America
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Release year: 2023
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Country: United States of America
El mestre que va prometre el mar
Release year: 2023
Wonka
Release year: 2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Release year: 2023
Who was the US President on December 22, 2023?
On December 22, 2023 the US President was Joe Biden (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2023?
On December 22, 2023 the UK Prime Minister was Rishi Sunak (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 2023?
On December 22, 2023 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
What happened in 2023?
2023 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Singapore's Jurong Bird Park permanently closes.
- Supporters of former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro storm the Brazilian Congress.
- Croatia officially adopts the Euro, becoming the 20th Eurozone country, and becomes the 27th member of the Schengen Area.
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What was the calendar for December 2023?
December 2023 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.