What happened on Thursday, December 22, 2011?

Here's what happened on December 22, 2011:

• Medvedev proposes reforms in final address In his final address as President of Russia on December 22, 2011, Dmitry Medvedev proposed a series of political reforms aimed at modernizing the country. His speech highlighted the need for greater political competition and civil society engagement in Russia. source: theguardian.com
• Baghdad bombing after US troop withdrawal On December 22, 2011, a series of bombings in Baghdad resulted in multiple casualties, marking a significant security incident following the withdrawal of US troops. The attacks raised concerns about the stability of Iraq and the potential resurgence of violence in the region. source: reuters.com
• Italy Debates Economic Austerity Measures Prime Minister Mario Monti's proposed economic austerity measures are under intense debate in the Italian Senate, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.
• US Admits Responsibility for Pakistan Airstrike The United States officially acknowledged its responsibility for a previous month's airstrike in Pakistan that resulted in 24 deaths, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Brazil Seeks Charges Against Chevron Brazilian authorities move to press environmental crime charges against Chevron and Transocean related to an oil leak in the Campos Basin.
• Human Rights Concerns in DRC Human Rights Watch reports 24 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following Joseph Kabila's presidential election, indicating potential political instability.
• Protest Against Power Station in China Tensions escalate in Haimen, southern China, with protesters arrested and tear gas deployed during a demonstration against a proposed power station.
• Controversial Murder Conviction in Australia A teenage offender receives a 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Nitin Gag in Melbourne, sparking a diplomatic dispute over potential racial motivations.
• Deadly Floods in Tanzania Tanzania experiences its worst floods, resulting in 13 fatalities in Dar es Salaam, highlighting the region's environmental vulnerabilities.
• Tornadoes in Central Alabama A series of tornadoes form in central and southeast portions of Central Alabama, part of a week-long weather pattern from the four-corners region, with no reported injuries.
• Football Match Abandoned After Fan Attack A KNVB Cup match between AFC Ajax and AZ is abandoned after the AZ manager leads his team off the pitch following a goalkeeper's confrontation with an attacking fan.

Events in 2011

December 22, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 2011

December 22, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.56
• Apple AAPL: opens at $397.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $182.71

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2011:

• 1 USD = 78.17 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0207 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.936 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3395 CNY
• 1 EUR = 102.0 JPY

December 22, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Tottenham - Chelsea : 1 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Besiktas - Karabukspor : 1 - 0
• Gaziantepspor - Bursaspor : 2 - 2
• Genclerbirligi - Buyuksehyr : 4 - 0
• Trabzonspor - Orduspor : 4 - 1

December 22, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 356th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2011 can also be written as 12/22/2011 in the US and as 22/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

Famous people died on December 22, 2011:

• Giorgio Zanniboni
• María Pastorino

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
4. Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

December 22, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
2. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
3. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
4. Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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December 22, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:56 am and setting at 03:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 2011

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Someone born on December 22, 2011 is:

14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 12 days old,

or 762 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2011?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 22, 2011.

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