What Happened on December 20, 2022

Historical Events

  • 6.4-magnitude earthquake near Eureka, northern California kills at least two people [1]

Rabuka Forms Fiji Government

Fiji's main opposition parties, led by Sitiveni Rabuka form a coalition government, ending 16 years of rule by Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First government [1]

  • Multinational company 3M says it will stop making and using "forever chemicals", linked to health problems such as cancer [1]
  • The ruling Taliban suspend university education for female students in Afghanistan, part of a wider crackdown on women's rights in the country [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Denny Doyle, American MLB baseball second baseman, 1970-77 (Philadelphia Phillies, and 1 other team), dies at 78
  • Franco Harris, American Pro Football HOF running back (Super Bowl 74, 75, 78, 79; 9 x Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1977; Pittsburgh Steelers), dies at 72 [1]
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About December 20, 2022

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!