What happened on Monday, December 24, 2018?

Here's what happened on December 24, 2018:

• Sunda Strait tsunami devastates Indonesia On December 24, 2018, a tsunami struck the Sunda Strait in Indonesia, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. The disaster was attributed to volcanic activity from the Anak Krakatau volcano, which triggered the tsunami waves. source: bbc.com
• Netanyahu's coalition government dissolves On December 24, 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dissolution of his coalition government, leading to new elections. The decision was influenced by political disagreements and challenges within the ruling coalition. source: bbc.com
• Tragic helicopter crash in Puebla, Mexico On December 24, 2018, a helicopter crash in Puebla, Mexico, resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident raised concerns about aviation safety in the region and prompted investigations into the cause of the crash. source: bbc.com
• Nawaz Sharif Corruption Sentencing Nawaz Sharif, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to imprisonment. This event marked a significant moment in Pakistan's ongoing efforts to combat political corruption and hold high-profile politicians accountable.
• Dow Jones Experiences Worst Christmas Eve Performance The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.9% on Christmas Eve, marking its worst performance in recent history. This significant market downturn reflected broader economic uncertainties and investor concerns.
• Mount Etna Eruption Disrupts Air Travel Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, erupted on Christmas Eve, causing the closure of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily, Italy. The volcanic activity disrupted local transportation and highlighted the ongoing geological dynamism of the region.
• Death of Mahmoud Hashemi Sharoudi Mahmoud Hashemi Sharoudi, the 70-year-old Chairman of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council and former Chief Justice, passed away. His death represented a significant loss for Iran's judicial and political leadership.
• Burundi Relocates Capital Burundi officially moved its capital from Bujumbura to Gitega, a significant administrative change that could impact the country's political and economic dynamics.

Events in 2018

December 24, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 2018

December 24, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $148.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $97.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $7.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.90

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8762 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.42 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7879 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4181 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3598 CAD

December 24, 2018 was a Monday and it was the 358th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2018 can also be written as 12/24/2018 in the US and as 24/12/2018 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2018 in December 2018 calendar

Famous people died on December 24, 2018:

• Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas

  Former governor of puebla (b. 1968).

• Martha Érika Alonso

  Governor of puebla (b. 1973).

• Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on December 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2018 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 2018 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 24, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 09:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 2018

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Someone born on December 24, 2018 is:

7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 10 days old,

or 397 weeks

or 2779 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2018?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 24, 2018.

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