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What happened on Tuesday December 20, 2022?

About December 20th, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a significant setback for women's rights, the Taliban's Ministry of Higher Education issued a decree immediately banning women from accessing university education. This action represents a severe restriction on female educational opportunities and further marginalizes women in Afghan society.
  • Day of the week: December 20th, 2022 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

More about December 20th, 2022? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 2022.

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December 20, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 2022:

  • Taliban Bans Women's University Education in Afghanistan In a significant setback for women's rights, the Taliban's Ministry of Higher Education issued a decree immediately banning women from accessing university education. This action represents a severe restriction on female educational opportunities and further marginalizes women in Afghan society.
  • Taliban Bans Women's University Education in Afghanistan In a significant setback for women's rights, the Taliban's Ministry of Higher Education issued a decree immediately banning women from accessing university education. This action represents a severe restriction on female educational opportunities and further marginalizes women in Afghan society.
  • Pakistani Taliban Siege Ends in Counterterrorism Centre Security forces successfully neutralized a two-day siege at a counterterrorism office in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The operation resulted in the elimination of 33 Pakistani Taliban insurgents, with two officers killed and multiple injuries sustained during the intense confrontation. All hostages were safely rescued.
  • Pakistani Taliban Siege Ends in Counterterrorism Centre Security forces successfully neutralized a two-day siege at a counterterrorism office in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The operation resulted in the elimination of 33 Pakistani Taliban insurgents, with two officers killed and multiple injuries sustained during the intense confrontation. All hostages were safely rescued.
  • Deadly Village Attacks in Kaduna State, Nigeria A devastating series of attacks in two villages in Kagoro, Kaduna State, Nigeria, resulted in at least 38 fatalities and widespread property destruction. Multiple houses were torched, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • Deadly Village Attacks in Kaduna State, Nigeria A devastating series of attacks in two villages in Kagoro, Kaduna State, Nigeria, resulted in at least 38 fatalities and widespread property destruction. Multiple houses were torched, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • India Increases Troop Presence Along Sino-Indian Border Following a recent skirmish in the Tawang district, India has strategically increased its military presence along the Sino-Indian border. This move signals ongoing tensions and heightened military preparedness between the two nations.
  • India Increases Troop Presence Along Sino-Indian Border Following a recent skirmish in the Tawang district, India has strategically increased its military presence along the Sino-Indian border. This move signals ongoing tensions and heightened military preparedness between the two nations.
  • Mexico Grants Asylum to Pedro Castillo's Family Mexico has officially confirmed asylum for the family of former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is actively working to facilitate a safe exit from Peru, adding a diplomatic dimension to Castillo's recent political upheaval.
  • Mexico Grants Asylum to Pedro Castillo's Family Mexico has officially confirmed asylum for the family of former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is actively working to facilitate a safe exit from Peru, adding a diplomatic dimension to Castillo's recent political upheaval.
  • Peru Expels Mexican Ambassador In a swift diplomatic response to Mexico's asylum offer, Peru has expelled the Mexican ambassador, declaring him persona non grata. This action escalates the diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
  • Peru Expels Mexican Ambassador In a swift diplomatic response to Mexico's asylum offer, Peru has expelled the Mexican ambassador, declaring him persona non grata. This action escalates the diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
  • Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Humboldt County A significant earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Humboldt County, California, causing at least two fatalities, injuring eleven people, and resulting in minor infrastructural damage.
  • Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Humboldt County A significant earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Humboldt County, California, causing at least two fatalities, injuring eleven people, and resulting in minor infrastructural damage.
  • Fatal Explosion on Urengoy–Pomary–Uzhhorod Gas Pipeline During maintenance work in Chuvashia, Russia, an explosion occurred on the Urengoy–Pomary–Uzhhorod export gas pipeline, resulting in three worker fatalities and a temporary stoppage of gas flows.
  • Fatal Explosion on Urengoy–Pomary–Uzhhorod Gas Pipeline During maintenance work in Chuvashia, Russia, an explosion occurred on the Urengoy–Pomary–Uzhhorod export gas pipeline, resulting in three worker fatalities and a temporary stoppage of gas flows.
  • Uber Drivers' Strike in New York City Thousands of Uber drivers in New York City initiated a 24-hour strike after the company blocked scheduled pay raises, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the gig economy.
  • Uber Drivers' Strike in New York City Thousands of Uber drivers in New York City initiated a 24-hour strike after the company blocked scheduled pay raises, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the gig economy.

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December 20, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 20, 2022?


December 20, 2022 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2022 can also be written as 12/20/2022 in the US and as 20/12/2022 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2022 in December 2022 calendar

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December 20, 2022: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 2022:

  • Franco Harris

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December 20, 2022: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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December 20, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 2022 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 02:46 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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How old is someone born on December 20, 2022?


Someone born on December 20, 2022 is:

2 years 5 months old,

or 29 months and 14 days old,

or 128 weeks

or 896 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2022?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 20, 2022.

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