What happened on Tuesday December 22, 2020?

About December 22nd, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge globally, with Quebec reporting a record 2,183 daily cases. France and the United Kingdom reopened borders after a 48-hour closure due to a new virus variant. The UK reported a staggering 36,804 new cases in 24 hours, underscoring the pandemic's ongoing severity.
  • Day of the week: December 22nd, 2020 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about December 22nd, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on December 22nd, 2020.

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December 22, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 2020:

  • COVID-19 Global Pandemic Update The COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge globally, with Quebec reporting a record 2,183 daily cases. France and the United Kingdom reopened borders after a 48-hour closure due to a new virus variant. The UK reported a staggering 36,804 new cases in 24 hours, underscoring the pandemic's ongoing severity.
  • COVID-19 Global Pandemic Update The COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge globally, with Quebec reporting a record 2,183 daily cases. France and the United Kingdom reopened borders after a 48-hour closure due to a new virus variant. The UK reported a staggering 36,804 new cases in 24 hours, underscoring the pandemic's ongoing severity.
  • US Congress Passes Massive Relief Package Congress approved a comprehensive $900 billion coronavirus relief package and $1.4 trillion spending legislation, averting a potential government shutdown and providing critical economic support during the pandemic.
  • US Congress Passes Massive Relief Package Congress approved a comprehensive $900 billion coronavirus relief package and $1.4 trillion spending legislation, averting a potential government shutdown and providing critical economic support during the pandemic.
  • First Direct Israel-Morocco Commercial Flight Following the historic normalization agreement between Israel and Morocco, El Al operated the first direct commercial flight between the two countries. High-profile officials including Jared Kushner and Meir Ben-Shabbat were among the passengers, symbolizing a new era of diplomatic relations.
  • First Direct Israel-Morocco Commercial Flight Following the historic normalization agreement between Israel and Morocco, El Al operated the first direct commercial flight between the two countries. High-profile officials including Jared Kushner and Meir Ben-Shabbat were among the passengers, symbolizing a new era of diplomatic relations.
  • UN-AU Mission in Darfur Concludes The United Nations Security Council voted to terminate the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur, scheduling a complete withdrawal of peacekeeping forces by June 30, 2021. This marks a significant transition in the international community's approach to the long-standing Darfur conflict.
  • UN-AU Mission in Darfur Concludes The United Nations Security Council voted to terminate the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur, scheduling a complete withdrawal of peacekeeping forces by June 30, 2021. This marks a significant transition in the international community's approach to the long-standing Darfur conflict.
  • Targeted Bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan A tragic terrorist attack occurred in Kabul where a magnetic bomb attached to a vehicle killed four prison doctors and a civilian passerby. This incident is part of a broader pattern of targeted killings and assassination attempts targeting prominent Afghan figures, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • Targeted Bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan A tragic terrorist attack occurred in Kabul where a magnetic bomb attached to a vehicle killed four prison doctors and a civilian passerby. This incident is part of a broader pattern of targeted killings and assassination attempts targeting prominent Afghan figures, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • China-Russia Military Exercise Near South Korea South Korea reported scrambling fighter jets after four Chinese and fifteen Russian military aircraft entered its air defense identification zone. The joint military exercise was pre-notified by China, indicating complex geopolitical military interactions.
  • China-Russia Military Exercise Near South Korea South Korea reported scrambling fighter jets after four Chinese and fifteen Russian military aircraft entered its air defense identification zone. The joint military exercise was pre-notified by China, indicating complex geopolitical military interactions.
  • Russia Diplomats Expelled from Colombia Migración Colombia confirmed the expulsion of two Russian diplomats on espionage allegations, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions and international intelligence activities.
  • Russia Diplomats Expelled from Colombia Migración Colombia confirmed the expulsion of two Russian diplomats on espionage allegations, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions and international intelligence activities.
  • Cayman Islands Reduces Teen's Quarantine Sentence The Cayman Islands' appeals court reduced Georgia teenager Skylar Mack's prison sentence from 4 to 2 months after her arrest for breaching quarantine rules, reflecting judicial considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Cayman Islands Reduces Teen's Quarantine Sentence The Cayman Islands' appeals court reduced Georgia teenager Skylar Mack's prison sentence from 4 to 2 months after her arrest for breaching quarantine rules, reflecting judicial considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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December 22, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 22, 2020?


December 22, 2020 was a Tuesday and it was the 357th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2020 can also be written as 12/22/2020 in the US and as 22/12/2020 in UK and Europe.

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December 22, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 2020:

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  • Leslie West
  • Muhammad Mustafa Mero

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December 22, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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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 22, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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December 22, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 2020 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, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:34 pm and setting at 12:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2020.

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How old is someone born on December 22, 2020?


Someone born on December 22, 2020 is:

4 years 1 month old,

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or 1514 days old,

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 22, 2020.

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