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What happened on Monday December 26, 2022?

About December 26th, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude underwater earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, triggering one of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history. The massive seismic event generated tsunami waves traveling at speeds up to 500 miles per hour, devastating coastal regions across multiple countries in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami devastated Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Malaysia, resulting in an estimated 225,000 fatalities and causing widespread destruction of infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems.
  • Day of the week: December 26th, 2022 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

More about December 26th, 2022? See below for more news and curiosities on December 26th, 2022.

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December 26, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2022:

  • Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude underwater earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, triggering one of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history. The massive seismic event generated tsunami waves traveling at speeds up to 500 miles per hour, devastating coastal regions across multiple countries in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami devastated Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Malaysia, resulting in an estimated 225,000 fatalities and causing widespread destruction of infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems.
  • Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude underwater earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, triggering one of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history. The massive seismic event generated tsunami waves traveling at speeds up to 500 miles per hour, devastating coastal regions across multiple countries in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami devastated Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Malaysia, resulting in an estimated 225,000 fatalities and causing widespread destruction of infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems.
  • Bam, Iran Earthquake On December 26, 2003, a devastating earthquake struck the historic city of Bam in southeastern Iran, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The earthquake, with a magnitude of approximately 6.6, resulted in over 20,000 fatalities and significant damage to the city's infrastructure, including its ancient citadel. The disaster highlighted the seismic vulnerability of the region and prompted international humanitarian response and reconstruction efforts.
  • Bam, Iran Earthquake On December 26, 2003, a devastating earthquake struck the historic city of Bam in southeastern Iran, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The earthquake, with a magnitude of approximately 6.6, resulted in over 20,000 fatalities and significant damage to the city's infrastructure, including its ancient citadel. The disaster highlighted the seismic vulnerability of the region and prompted international humanitarian response and reconstruction efforts.
  • Peyton Manning Sets NFL Touchdown Record During the 2013 NFL season, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts broke Dan Marino's long-standing single-season touchdown pass record by throwing his 48th and 49th touchdown passes in a game against the San Diego Chargers. This remarkable achievement underscored Manning's exceptional skill as a quarterback and his significant contribution to professional football.
  • Peyton Manning Sets NFL Touchdown Record During the 2013 NFL season, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts broke Dan Marino's long-standing single-season touchdown pass record by throwing his 48th and 49th touchdown passes in a game against the San Diego Chargers. This remarkable achievement underscored Manning's exceptional skill as a quarterback and his significant contribution to professional football.

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December 26, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 26, 2022?


December 26, 2022 was a Monday and it was the 360th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2022 can also be written as 12/26/2022 in the US and as 26/12/2022 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2022 in December 2022 calendar

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December 26, 2022: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2022:

  • Blasco Giurato
  • António Mega Ferreira
  • Nicola Signorello
  • Gianfranco Volpato
  • Yi Ok-seon

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December 26, 2022: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 26, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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December 26, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 2022 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 09:47 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 26, 2022?


Someone born on December 26, 2022 is:

2 years 5 months old,

or 29 months and 9 days old,

or 127 weeks and 2 days old,

or 891 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2022?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 26, 2022.

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