What happened on Thursday December 23, 2021?

About December 23rd, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled an emergency hearing to examine legal challenges to President Biden's coronavirus vaccine mandates, addressing critical public health policy questions.
  • Day of the week: December 23rd, 2021 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about December 23rd, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on December 23rd, 2021.

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December 23, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2021:

  • Supreme Court to Review Biden's Vaccine Mandates The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled an emergency hearing to examine legal challenges to President Biden's coronavirus vaccine mandates, addressing critical public health policy questions.
  • Supreme Court to Review Biden's Vaccine Mandates The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled an emergency hearing to examine legal challenges to President Biden's coronavirus vaccine mandates, addressing critical public health policy questions.
  • FDA Authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 Treatment Pill The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency authorization to Pfizer's Paxlovid, an oral antiviral medication designed to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk patients, marking a significant advancement in pandemic treatment strategies.
  • FDA Authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 Treatment Pill The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency authorization to Pfizer's Paxlovid, an oral antiviral medication designed to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk patients, marking a significant advancement in pandemic treatment strategies.
  • January 6 Committee Requests Information from Rep. Jim Jordan The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot formally requested information and testimony from Representative Jim Jordan, a key figure in the ongoing investigation.
  • January 6 Committee Requests Information from Rep. Jim Jordan The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot formally requested information and testimony from Representative Jim Jordan, a key figure in the ongoing investigation.
  • Hong Kong University Removes Tiananmen Massacre Monument In a controversial move reflecting increasing political pressure, a Hong Kong university dismantled a memorial commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, signaling further erosion of academic freedoms.
  • South Africa Reports Rapid Decline of Omicron Wave South African health officials reported that the Omicron variant's surge was subsiding as quickly as it emerged, providing early insights into the variant's transmission and potential global impact.
  • South Africa Reports Rapid Decline of Omicron Wave South African health officials reported that the Omicron variant's surge was subsiding as quickly as it emerged, providing early insights into the variant's transmission and potential global impact.
  • Hong Kong University Removes Tiananmen Massacre Monument In a controversial move reflecting increasing political pressure, a Hong Kong university dismantled a memorial commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, signaling further erosion of academic freedoms.
  • U.S. Eases Taliban Sanctions for Humanitarian Aid The Biden administration strategically relaxed economic sanctions against the Taliban to facilitate humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, addressing critical food and medical supply needs.
  • U.S. Eases Taliban Sanctions for Humanitarian Aid The Biden administration strategically relaxed economic sanctions against the Taliban to facilitate humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, addressing critical food and medical supply needs.
  • Former Proud Boy Pleads Guilty to January 6 Conspiracy A former Proud Boys member pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to the January 6 Capitol insurrection, contributing to the ongoing legal proceedings against participants in the event.
  • Former Proud Boy Pleads Guilty to January 6 Conspiracy A former Proud Boys member pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to the January 6 Capitol insurrection, contributing to the ongoing legal proceedings against participants in the event.
  • Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Relief President Biden announced an extension of student loan payment relief, continuing pandemic-era financial support for millions of student loan borrowers amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
  • Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Relief President Biden announced an extension of student loan payment relief, continuing pandemic-era financial support for millions of student loan borrowers amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
  • Historic Time Capsule Discovered in Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal Virginia historians and experts carefully opened a time capsule dating back to 1887, found within the pedestal of a recently removed Robert E. Lee statue, offering potential insights into 19th-century historical perspectives.
  • Historic Time Capsule Discovered in Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal Virginia historians and experts carefully opened a time capsule dating back to 1887, found within the pedestal of a recently removed Robert E. Lee statue, offering potential insights into 19th-century historical perspectives.
  • Madagascar Minister Survives Extraordinary Helicopter Rescue Madagascar's Police Minister Serge Gelle demonstrated remarkable survival skills after a helicopter crash, swimming for 12 hours before being rescued in an extraordinary display of human endurance.
  • Madagascar Minister Survives Extraordinary Helicopter Rescue Madagascar's Police Minister Serge Gelle demonstrated remarkable survival skills after a helicopter crash, swimming for 12 hours before being rescued in an extraordinary display of human endurance.

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December 23, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 23, 2021?


December 23, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2021 can also be written as 12/23/2021 in the US and as 23/12/2021 in UK and Europe.

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December 23, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2021:

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    Renowned American writer known for her influential novels and essays that captured the cultural landscape of California and American society...

  • Grace Mirabella
  • Inge Jens
  • Benito Rigoni

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December 23, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 23, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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December 23, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 2021 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 2021 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 23, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 11:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 2022.

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How old is someone born on December 23, 2021?


Someone born on December 23, 2021 is:

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or 1217 days old,

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