Monday, 22nd December 2025 in Lisbon

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! Explore 60 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Lissabon brings drizzly with temperatures between 7°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 22nd December in Lissabon, PT.

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Monday, 22nd December 2025 finds Lisbon under drizzly conditions, with atmospheric moisture hanging over the Portuguese capital. Lisbon, situated on the northern bank of the Tagus estuary, serves as Portugal's largest city and primary economic centre, renowned for its historic districts and position as a gateway between continental Europe and the Atlantic. The moon is full on this date, and those born under the zodiac sign of Capricorn—which begins today—are said to embody traits of discipline and practicality.

Historically, 22 December has witnessed pivotal moments across continents and centuries. In 2010, the United States repealed its don't ask, don't tell policy, marking a significant shift in military personnel regulations regarding sexual orientation. Decades earlier, in 1988, Brazilian unionist and environmental activist Chico Mendes was murdered at his home in Xapuri, a death that galvanised international attention on rainforest protection and indigenous rights.

Beyond these events, the date carries other notable historical incidents, from industrial accidents to political transitions. These developments underscore how a single calendar date can encompass transformative moments across different societies and eras. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information showing weather conditions, significant events, famous births and deaths for any given date and location, allowing users to explore historical context with geographical precision.

Find out what's happening today in Lissabon.

What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 22nd December 2025

Drizzle

Sunrise 08:51
Sunset 18:19
Sunshine duration 07:55 hours
Daylight duration 09:27 hours

Maximum temperature 13.4°C
Minimum temperature 7.3°C

Wind speed 14.4km/h from WNW
Precipitation 1.9mm

Silence has fewer lies than speech.

Fortune of the Day

22nd December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on December 22nd blend classic Capricorn discipline with mercurial wit and intellect. They appear thoughtful and purposeful, moving methodically through life while communicating with reflection. This combination makes them reliable advisors with genuine intellectual depth.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include strategic thinking, persistence, and articulate communication. They execute long-term plans skillfully. Weaknesses: tendency toward overanalysis, occasionally rigid thinking patterns, and emotional distance when overemphasizing control and security.

Love In relationships, they offer loyalty but measured affection. Partners must respect their gradual emotional opening. Intellectual connection matters as much as physical attraction—deep conversation builds emotional intimacy and trust.

Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in analytical, responsible roles: science, law, finance, management. Their methodical approach and reliability fuel steady career advancement. Financial security is paramount; they save deliberately and invest wisely.

Health Their constitution is generally sturdy, though stress manifests psychosomatically. Regular movement, mental breaks, and acknowledging emotional limits prove valuable. Nervous tension requires conscious relaxation practices—meditation suits their analytical nature well.


That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 22nd December

Name Days in Your Language: Asta, Astrid, Trista, Tristan, Tristen, Tristin, Triston


Someone born on this day would be just 110 days old today — roughly 2,643 hours, 158,596 minutes, or 9,515,780 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 356. day of the year.


There are 9 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 52 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 22nd December

  • Callan McKenna, Scottish footballer (2006)
  • Joe Anders, American-British actor (2003)
  • David Datro Fofana, Ivorian footballer (2002)
  • Camila Osorio, Colombian tennis player (2001)
  • Jack Draper, British tennis player (2001)
  • Joshua Bassett, American actor and singer (2000)
  • G Hannelius, American actress and singer (1998)
  • Latto, American rapper and singer (1998)
  • Casper Ruud, Norwegian tennis player (1998)
  • Rúben Lameiras, Portuguese footballer (1994)

Lives Remembered on 22nd December

  • Chris Rea, English singer-songwriter (born 1951) (2025)
  • Leon Coates, English composer (born 1937) (2023)
  • Ram Dass, American spiritual teacher and author (born 1931) (2019)
  • Paddy Ashdown, British politician (born 1941) (2018)
  • Simcha Rotem, last survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (born 1924) (2018)
  • Herman Sikumbang, Indonesian guitarist (born 1982); casualty during 2018 Sunda Strait tsunami (2018)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 22nd December

  • Dongzhi Festival
  • Armed Forces Day (Vietnam)
  • Christian feast day: Anastasia of Sirmium (Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Eimhin
  • Christian feast day: Ernan, Son of Eogan
  • Christian feast day: Frances Xavier Cabrini (outside US)
  • Christian feast day: Hunger
  • Christian feast day: O Rex
  • Christian feast day: Henry Budd (Episcopal Church (USA))
  • Christian feast day: Lottie Moon (Episcopal Church (USA))
  • Christian feast day: December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Mother's Day (Indonesia)
  • National Mathematics Day (India)
  • Teachers' Day (Cuba)
  • Unity Day (Zimbabwe)

What Happened on 22nd December?

  • A tsunami caused by an eruption of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia kills at least 430 people and injures almost a thousand more. (2018)
  • The 2018–2019 United States federal government shutdown, the second-longest shutdown of the U.S. federal government in history, begins. (2018)
  • United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is unanimously approved. (2017)
  • A study finds the VSV-EBOV vaccine against the Ebola virus between 70 and 100% effective, making it the first proven vaccine against the disease. (2016)
  • Bashir Ahmad Bilour of Awami National Party and eight others are killed in a Pakistan Taliban bomber suicide attack in Dhaki Nalbandi area near Qissa Khwani Bazaar. (2012)
  • The repeal of the Don't ask, don't tell policy, the 17-year-old policy banning homosexuals serving openly in the United States military, is signed into law by President Barack Obama. (2010)
  • An ash dike ruptures at a solid waste containment area for a Tennessee Valley Authority coal-fired power plant in Roane County, Tennessee, releasing 4.2 million m3 (1.1 billion US gal) of coal fly ash slurry in the largest industrial spill in U.S. history. (2008)
  • Burhanuddin Rabbani, political leader of the Northern Alliance, hands over power in Islamic State of Afghanistan to the interim government headed by President Hamid Karzai. (2001)
  • Richard Reid attempts to destroy a passenger airliner by igniting explosives hidden in his shoes aboard American Airlines Flight 63. (2001)
  • Just after taking off from London Stansted Airport, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashes into Hatfield Forest near Great Hallingbury, killing all four people on board. (1999)