Friday, 22nd December 2017 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 partly cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous 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 Friday, 22nd December in Madrid, ES.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, sits at the geographical and political heart of the country on the Meseta Central plateau. The city serves as a major European hub for culture, finance and governance, with a population exceeding three million in its metropolitan area.
On this date in 2010, the United States repealed its don't ask, don't tell policy, marking a significant shift in military personnel regulations regarding gay, lesbian and bisexual service members. The legislative change followed years of advocacy and political debate, ultimately ending the policy that had governed military conduct for seventeen years. In an earlier event from 2001, Burhanuddin Rabbani of the Northern Alliance handed over power in Afghanistan to the interim government headed by Hamid Karzai, establishing a transitional administration following Taliban rule. These historical milestones reflect broader changes in governance and policy across different regions during their respective periods.
Friday, 22nd December 2017 presented partly cloudy conditions in Madrid. The date fell under the zodiac sign of Capricorn, whilst the moon appeared as a waning gibbous in its lunar cycle. These atmospheric and astronomical conditions characterised the day as it occurred.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 22nd December 2017
Soil knows secrets that sunlight never will.
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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Fire).
Fun Facts About 22nd December
Name Days in Your Language: Asta, Astrid, Trista, Tristan, Tristen, Tristin, Triston
Someone born on this day in 2017 would be 8 years old today — just 3,045 days into life, which is roughly 73,082 hours, 4,384,927 minutes, or 263,095,660 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 51 — 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
- 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)
- John Robert Beyster, American physicist and academic (born 1924) (2014)
- Christine Cavanaugh, American actress (born 1963) (2014)
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)