1997⚡ Event
Hussein Farrah Aidid Relinquishes Title
On December 22, 1997, Hussein Farrah Aidid relinquished the disputed title of President of Somalia.
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What Happened on December 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 22(5)
2001⚡ Event
Afghan Interim Government Formed
On December 22, 2001, Burhanuddin Rabbani of the Northern Alliance handed over power in Afghanistan to the interim government headed by Hamid Karzai.
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2001⚡ Event
Shoe Bomb Attempt
On December 22, 2001, Richard Reid unsuccessfully attempted to detonate a bomb hidden in his shoe on a transatlantic flight from Paris to Miami.
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2008⚡ Event
Kingston Fossil Plant Spill
On December 22, 2008, a dike ruptured at a coal-fired power plant in Kingston, Tennessee, releasing 1.1 billion gallons of coal fly ash slurry. This was the largest industrial spill in US history.
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2010⚡ Event
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repealed
On December 22, 2010, the United States repealed its "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding gay, lesbian, and bisexual people in the military.
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Birthdays on December 22(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Camila Osorio
Camila Osorio, Colombian tennis player, was born on 12-22-2001.
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2001🎂 Birth
Jack Draper
Jack Draper, British tennis player, was born on 12-22-2001.
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2002🎂 Birth
David Datro Fofana
David Datro Fofana, Ivorian footballer, was born on 12-22-2002.
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2003🎂 Birth
Joe Anders
Joe Anders, American-British actor, was born on 12-22-2003.
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2006🎂 Birth
Callan McKenna
Scottish footballer Callan McKenna was born on December 22, 2006.
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Deaths on December 22(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Paddy Ashdown
Paddy Ashdown, British politician, died on 12-22-2018. He was born in 1941.
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2018🕊️ Death
Simcha Rotem
Simcha Rotem, last survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, died on 12-22-2018. He was born in 1924.
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2019🕊️ Death
Ram Dass
Ram Dass, American spiritual teacher and author, died on 12-22-2019. He was born in 1931.
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2023🕊️ Death
Leon Coates
Leon Coates, English composer, died on 12-22-2023. He was born in 1937.
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2025🕊️ Death
Chris Rea
Chris Rea, English singer-songwriter, died on 12-22-2025. He was born in 1951.
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December 22 in History
December 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 22
Examples currently recorded for December 22 include Hussein Farrah Aidid Relinquishes Title (1997), Afghan Interim Government Formed (2001), Shoe Bomb Attempt (2001). View all events →
Birthdays on December 22
People recorded as born on December 22 include Camila Osorio, Jack Draper, David Datro Fofana. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 22
Remembered figures who died on December 22 include Paddy Ashdown, Simcha Rotem, Ram Dass. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 22?
- One event currently recorded for December 22 is: Hussein Farrah Aidid Relinquishes Title.
- Who was born on December 22?
- People recorded as born on December 22 include Camila Osorio, Jack Draper, David Datro Fofana.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 22.
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