What Happened on December 22?
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EVENTS ON DECEMBER 22
Explore the most important historical events that happened on December 22, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Dreyfus affair
Year:
1894
The Dreyfus affair begins in France, when Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted of treason.
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GOELRO
Year:
1920
The GOELRO economic development plan is adopted by the 8th Congress of Soviets of the Russian SFSR.
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323 Brucia
Year:
1891
Asteroid 323 Brucia becomes the first asteroid discovered using photography.
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Cornwallis Valley Railway
Year:
1890
Cornwallis Valley Railway begins operation between Kentville and Kingsport, Nova Scotia.
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Itō Hirobumi
Year:
1885
Itō Hirobumi, a samurai, becomes the first Prime Minister of Japan.
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Christmas Meeting of 1888
Year:
1888
The Christmas Meeting of 1888, considered to be the official start of the Faroese independence movement.
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Visva-Bharati University
Year:
1921
Opening of Visva-Bharati College, also known as Santiniketan College, now Visva Bharati University, India.
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Lincoln Tunnel
Year:
1937
The Lincoln Tunnel opens to traffic in New York City.
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BIRTHS ON DECEMBER 22
Discover famous people and historical figures born on December 22, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Lefter Küçükandonyadis
Year of birth:
1925
Lefter Küçükandonyadis, Turkish footballer and manager (died 2012)
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Roberta Leigh
Year of birth:
1926
Roberta Leigh, English writer, artist and TV producer (died 2014)
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Peregrine Worsthorne
Year of birth:
1923
Peregrine Worsthorne, English journalist and author (died 2020)
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Ruth Roman
Year of birth:
1922
Ruth Roman, American actress (died 1999)
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Jim Wright
Year of birth:
1922
Jim Wright, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (died 2015)
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Alcides Ghiggia
Year of birth:
1926
Alcides Ghiggia, Italian-Uruguayan footballer and manager (died 2015)
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Fredrik Barth
Year of birth:
1928
Fredrik Barth, German-Norwegian anthropologist and academic (died 2016)
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John Hartle
Year of birth:
1933
John Hartle, English motorcycle racer (died 1968)
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DEATHS ON DECEMBER 22
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on December 22, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Hermann Weingärtner
Year of death:
1919
Hermann Weingärtner, German gymnast (born 1864)
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Karl Denke
Year of death:
1924
Karl Denke, German serial killer and cannibal (born 1860)
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Amelie Beese
Year of death:
1925
Amelie Beese, German pilot and engineer (born 1886)
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Ma Rainey
Year of death:
1939
Ma Rainey, American singer (born 1886)
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Aristeidis Moraitinis (aviator)
Year of death:
1918
Aristeidis Moraitinis, Greek lieutenant and pilot (born 1891)
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Frances Xavier Cabrini
Year of death:
1917
Frances Xavier Cabrini, Italian-American nun and saint (born 1850)
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Paul de Lagarde
Year of death:
1891
Paul de Lagarde, German biblical scholar and orientalist (born 1827)
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Dwight L. Moody
Year of death:
1899
Dwight L. Moody, American evangelist and publisher, founded Moody Publishers (born 1837)
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HOLIDAYS ON DECEMBER 22
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on December 22 around the world.
Lottie Moon
Christian feast day: Lottie Moon (Episcopal Church (USA))
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Henry Budd
Christian feast day: Henry Budd (Episcopal Church (USA))
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December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Mother's Day
Mother's Day (Indonesia)
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (Cuba)
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National Mathematics Day (India)
National Mathematics Day (India)
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Dongzhi Festival
Dongzhi Festival
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O Antiphons
Christian feast day: O Rex
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