Tuesday, 22nd December 1959 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! Explore 60 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. 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 Madrid brings cloudy with temperatures between 8°C and 12°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent 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 Tuesday, 22nd December in Madrid, ES.
Historical events on 22nd December span centuries and continents, from significant geopolitical shifts to environmental disasters and pivotal moments in military policy. In 1988, Brazilian unionist and environmental activist Chico Mendes was murdered at his home in Xapuri, a tragedy that galvanised international attention towards rainforest preservation and workers' rights in South America. More recently, on 22nd December 2010, the United States repealed its don't ask, don't tell policy, marking a watershed moment for gay, lesbian and bisexual service members who had previously faced discharge from the military under this discriminatory regulation.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is situated in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula on the elevated Castilian plateau. The city has served as Spain's administrative centre since the sixteenth century and remains a major cultural and economic hub in Western Europe. On 22nd December 1959, the date in question, Madrid experienced cloudy weather conditions. Astrologically, this date falls under the Capricorn zodiac sign, and the moon was in its waxing crescent phase, gradually increasing in brightness as it approached its first quarter.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 22nd December 1959
Silence has fewer lies than speech.
Fortune of the Day
22nd December in the Stars – Star Sign Capricorn
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 waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Earth).
Fun Facts About 22nd December
Name Days in Your Language: Asta, Astrid, Trista, Tristan, Tristen, Tristin, Triston
Someone born on this day in 1959 would be 66 years old today — just 24,230 days into life, which is roughly 581,522 hours, 34,891,332 minutes, or 2,093,479,955 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
- Ralph Fiennes, English actor (1962)
- Yuri Malenchenko, Russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut (1961)
- Jean-Michel Basquiat, American painter and poet (died 1988) (1960)
- Luther Campbell, American rapper and actor (1960)
- Paul Kuniholm, Artist (1960)
- Bernd Schuster, German footballer and manager (1959)
- Frank Gambale, Australian guitarist, songwriter, and producer (1958)
- David Heavener, American singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (1958)
- Stephen Conway, English bishop (1957)
- Carole James, English-Canadian educator and politician (1957)
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)
- Gonzalo Morales Sáurez, Costa Rican painter (born 1945) (2017)
- Chad Robinson, Australian rugby league player (born 1980) (2016)
- Peter Lundblad, Swedish singer-songwriter (born 1950) (2015)
- Freda Meissner-Blau, Australian activist and politician (born 1927) (2015)
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)