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What happened on Monday December 12, 2022?

About December 12th, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: Russian President Vladimir Putin raised global tensions by suggesting Russia might modify its nuclear doctrine to allow for a preemptive first strike, citing U.S. policy as justification and potentially escalating international nuclear rhetoric.
  • Day of the week: December 12th, 2022 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

More about December 12th, 2022? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 2022.

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December 12, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 2022:

  • Putin Hints at Potential Nuclear Doctrine Change Russian President Vladimir Putin raised global tensions by suggesting Russia might modify its nuclear doctrine to allow for a preemptive first strike, citing U.S. policy as justification and potentially escalating international nuclear rhetoric.
  • Putin Hints at Potential Nuclear Doctrine Change Russian President Vladimir Putin raised global tensions by suggesting Russia might modify its nuclear doctrine to allow for a preemptive first strike, citing U.S. policy as justification and potentially escalating international nuclear rhetoric.
  • G7 Supports Ukraine's Air Defense President Biden and other G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine by pledging to strengthen its air defense system during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, demonstrating continued international support in the ongoing conflict.
  • G7 Supports Ukraine's Air Defense President Biden and other G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine by pledging to strengthen its air defense system during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, demonstrating continued international support in the ongoing conflict.
  • Ukraine Launches Missile Attacks in Occupied Territories Ukraine escalated military actions by launching missile attacks on the occupied city of Melitopol in southern Ukraine and reportedly firing 20 missiles into the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, intensifying the ongoing conflict.
  • Ukraine Launches Missile Attacks in Occupied Territories Ukraine escalated military actions by launching missile attacks on the occupied city of Melitopol in southern Ukraine and reportedly firing 20 missiles into the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, intensifying the ongoing conflict.
  • Kremlin Critic Ilya Yashin Sentenced In a controversial move, a Russian court sentenced prominent Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin to over eight years in prison for speaking out about suspected Russian war crimes in Bucha, highlighting ongoing suppression of dissent in Russia.
  • Kremlin Critic Ilya Yashin Sentenced In a controversial move, a Russian court sentenced prominent Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin to over eight years in prison for speaking out about suspected Russian war crimes in Bucha, highlighting ongoing suppression of dissent in Russia.
  • U.S. Eliminates ISIS Officials in Syria The United States conducted a strategic helicopter raid in eastern Syria, successfully killing two Islamic State (ISIS) officials, including a regional leader involved in operational planning, as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
  • U.S. Eliminates ISIS Officials in Syria The United States conducted a strategic helicopter raid in eastern Syria, successfully killing two Islamic State (ISIS) officials, including a regional leader involved in operational planning, as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
  • Richmond Removes Final Confederate Statue The city of Richmond, Virginia, completed a significant symbolic act by removing its last Confederate statue, specifically the monument of Ambrose P. Hill, continuing the ongoing national dialogue about Confederate memorials and historical representation.
  • Richmond Removes Final Confederate Statue The city of Richmond, Virginia, completed a significant symbolic act by removing its last Confederate statue, specifically the monument of Ambrose P. Hill, continuing the ongoing national dialogue about Confederate memorials and historical representation.
  • Deadly Shooting in Wieambilla, Australia A tragic and calculated execution resulted in the deaths of three people, including two police officers, during an intense six-hour gun battle near Wieambilla, west of Brisbane, Australia. The incident involved three killers who were also killed during the confrontation.
  • Deadly Shooting in Wieambilla, Australia A tragic and calculated execution resulted in the deaths of three people, including two police officers, during an intense six-hour gun battle near Wieambilla, west of Brisbane, Australia. The incident involved three killers who were also killed during the confrontation.
  • Emma Tucker Becomes First Female Editor of The Wall Street Journal Emma Tucker made history by being appointed as the editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, breaking the glass ceiling as the first woman to lead this prestigious publication, signaling progress in media leadership diversity.
  • Emma Tucker Becomes First Female Editor of The Wall Street Journal Emma Tucker made history by being appointed as the editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, breaking the glass ceiling as the first woman to lead this prestigious publication, signaling progress in media leadership diversity.
  • Passing of Notable Football Coaches The sports world mourned the loss of two prominent coaches: John Gregory, who passed away at 84, and Mike Leach, who died at 61 from heart-related complications, marking a significant moment in American football history.
  • Passing of Notable Football Coaches The sports world mourned the loss of two prominent coaches: John Gregory, who passed away at 84, and Mike Leach, who died at 61 from heart-related complications, marking a significant moment in American football history.
  • Emmy Award-Winning Actor Stuart Margolin Dies The entertainment industry lost Stuart Margolin, an accomplished Emmy Award-winning actor and director, who passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a notable legacy in television and film.
  • Emmy Award-Winning Actor Stuart Margolin Dies The entertainment industry lost Stuart Margolin, an accomplished Emmy Award-winning actor and director, who passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a notable legacy in television and film.

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December 12, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 12, 2022?


December 12, 2022 was a Monday and it was the 346th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 2022 can also be written as 12/12/2022 in the US and as 12/12/2022 in UK and Europe.

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December 12, 2022: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 2022:

  • Claude Mossé
  • Latinka Perović
  • Stuart Margolin
  • Mirosław Hermaszewski
  • Walter Baldessarini
  • Kurt Linder

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December 12, 2022: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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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 12, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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December 12, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 2022 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 2022 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 12, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:24 pm and setting at 11:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Jan 06, 2023.

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How old is someone born on December 12, 2022?


Someone born on December 12, 2022 is:

2 years 4 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 2022?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2022?

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