Historical Events
- Partial shutdown of US federal government begins
- Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sunda Strait killing over 400 after part of the Anak Krakatoa volcano slips into the sea
Famous Deaths
- Frank Brake, English entrepreneur (Brake Bros. Frozen Food), multi-millionaire, and philanthropist, dies at 80
- Paddy Ashdown, British MP, leader of Liberal Democrats (1988-1999), dies of bladder cancer at 77
- Roberto Suazo Córdova, President of Honduras (1982-86), dies at 91
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About December 22, 2018
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande
- #1 Song: We Built This City - Ladbaby