What happened on Friday December 16, 2022?

Here's what happened on December 16, 2022:

• Massive Russian Missile Strikes on Ukraine During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Russian forces launched a substantial missile attack across Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure. The barrage involved at least 76 missiles, causing extensive damage to nine power stations and resulting in at least three civilian fatalities, with numerous additional civilians injured.
• West Java Earthquake Death Toll Rises The death toll from the November earthquake near Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, tragically increased to 602, emphasizing the long-term impact and recovery challenges following major natural disasters.
• Batang Kali Landslide Tragedy A devastating landslide occurred at an organic farm campsite near Batang Kali in Selangor, Malaysia, resulting in significant loss of life. The catastrophic event trapped 92 people and claimed 31 lives, highlighting the potential dangers of geological instability in mountainous camping areas.
• Jordan Fuel Price Protests Turn Violent Widespread protests and riots erupted across Jordan in response to escalating fuel prices. The demonstrations turned deadly when protesters shot and killed a policeman in the city of Ma'an, reflecting growing socio-economic tensions in the country.
• MINUSMA Patrol Attacked in Mali A United Nations Police patrol in Timbuktu, Mali, was attacked, resulting in the tragic deaths of two MINUSMA police personnel and injuries to four others, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Car Bombing in Diyarbakır Province A car bombing incident in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey, resulted in nine people being injured, further highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Kurdish-Turkish conflict region.
• Deadly Residential Fire in Lyon Metropolis A catastrophic residential building fire in Vaulx-en-Velin, Lyon Metropolis, France, resulted in ten fatalities and left 14 others injured, highlighting urban safety concerns.
• AquaDom Aquarium Catastrophic Burst The AquaDom aquarium in Berlin, Germany, dramatically burst, flooding surrounding streets. The incident resulted in the majority of fish perishing and two people sustaining injuries, creating a significant local disruption.

Events in 2022

December 16, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 2022

December 16, 2022 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 2022 can also be written as 12/16/2022 in the US and as 16/12/2022 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 2022 in December 2022 calendar

Famous people died on December 16, 2022:

• Siniša Mihajlović
• Jose Maria Sison

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 2022 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:30 pm and setting at 12:49 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 2022

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Someone born on December 16, 2022 is:

2 years 4 months old,

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or 125 weeks and 5 days old,

or 880 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 2022?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 16, 2022.

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