December 22nd, 1982

Born on December 22nd, 1982

Age in days, weeks and months
Wow, over 15,000 days old!

Why not celebrate an alternative birthday? In 130 days, exactly on October 12th, 2026, people who were born on December 22nd, 1982 will be 16,000 days old!

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What happened on December 22nd?

December 22nd, 1864

American Civil War: Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea ended with the capture of Savannah, Georgia.

December 22nd, 2010

The United States repealed its "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gay, lesbian and bisexual people in the military (signing pictured).

December 22nd, 2008

A dike ruptured at a waste containment area for a coal-fired power plant in Kingston, Tennessee, releasing 1.1 billion gallons (4.2 million m3) of coal fly ash slurry (aftermath pictured) in the largest industrial spill in US history.

December 22nd, 2001

Richard Reid unsuccessfully attempted to detonate a bomb in his shoe on a transatlantic flight from Paris to Miami.

December 22nd, 1997

Hussein Farrah Aidid relinquished the disputed title of President of Somalia.

December 22nd, 1984

While riding a New York City Subway train, Bernhard Goetz shot four African-American youths who had attempted to rob him, sparking a nationwide debate on vigilantism, racism, and the legal limits of self-defense.

December 22nd, 1968

Cultural Revolution: The People's Daily published a piece by Chinese leader Mao Zedong directing that "the intellectual youth must go to the country, and will be educated from living in rural poverty".

December 22nd, 1964

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the United States Air Force's long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft and the world's fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, made its first flight.

December 22nd, 1948

Chaired by Sjafruddin Prawiranegara, the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia was established to counter Dutch attempts to re-assert colonial control.

December 22nd, 1939

Members of the All-India Muslim League observed a "Day of Deliverance" to celebrate the resignations of members of the Indian National Congress over the decision to enter the Second World War at the request of the United Kingdom.

December 22nd, 1937

The Lincoln Tunnel, connecting New York City to Weehawken, New Jersey, opened.

December 22nd, 1807

In an effort to avoid engaging in the Napoleonic Wars, the United States Congress passed the Embargo Act, forbidding American ships from engaging in trade with foreign nations.

December 22nd, 1769

Defeated by the Burmese Konbaung dynasty, Qing China agreed to a peace treaty to end the Sino-Burmese War.

December 22nd, 0856

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 struck the eastern Alborz mountains in Persia, causing an estimated 200,000 deaths.

December 22nd, 0401

Pope Innocent I began his papacy, succeeding Anastasius I.

Birthdays
... of famous people, actors, celebrities and stars on December 22nd

Born on December 22nd, 1982

43

Alinne Moraes

Brazilian model and actress

*December 22nd, 1982, Sorocaba

43

Britta Heidemann

German fencer

*December 22nd, 1982, Cologne

43

Brooke Nevin

Canadian actress (born 1982)

*December 22nd, 1982, Toronto

43

Teko Modise

South African footballer

*December 22nd, 1982, Soweto

43

Agbani Darego

Miss World 2001, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2001 and Top 10 at Miss Universe 2001

*December 22nd, 1982, Lagos

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Born in 1982

43

Nicki Minaj

Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter and actress (born 1982)

*December 8th, 1982, Saint James

43

Lee Chong Wei

Malaysian badminton player

*October 21st, 1982, Bagan Serai

43

John Mulaney

American comedian and actor (born 1982)

*August 26th, 1982, Chicago

43

Chien Yu-Chin

Badminton player

*October 24th, 1982, Kaohsiung

44

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Danish actress, born 1982

*January 16th, 1982, Hillerød

44

Leticia Brunati

Argentinian beach handball coach

*May 28th, 1982, Buenos Aires

44

Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen

Norwegian guitarist

*February 4th, 1982, Ålesund Municipality

44

Louis Bell

American record producer

*May 27th, 1982, Quincy

43

Miss Li

Swedish singer and songwriter

*July 21st, 1982, Borlänge

43

Jussie Smollett

American actor

*June 21st, 1982, Santa Rosa

44

Dwyane Wade

American former basketball player

*January 17th, 1982, Chicago

44

Christian Tiffert

German association football player and manager

*February 18th, 1982, Halle (Saale)

35

Anthony Delhalle

French motorcycle racer (1982–2017)

*January 11th, 1982, Chartres †March 9th, 2017, Circuit Paul Armagnac

43

Christoph Letkowski

German actor and musician

*June 16th, 1982, Halle (Saale)

44

Verena Bentele

German paralympic biathlete and politician (SPD)

*February 28th, 1982, Lindau

44

Jessica Biel

American actress (born 1982)

*March 3rd, 1982, Ely

43

Priyanka Chopra

Indian actress and singer (born 1982)

*July 18th, 1982, Jamshedpur

44

Kirsten Dunst

American actress (born 1982)

*April 30th, 1982, Point Pleasant

43

Elisha Cuthbert

Canadian actress

*November 30th, 1982, Calgary

44

Natalie Dormer

English actress

*February 11th, 1982, Reading

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Leap year

No: With 365 days 1982 is a normal year and no leap year.

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