A series of massacres targeting Berom civilians unfold in the Plateau State in Nigeria, killing over 200 people and further injuring over 500. No group claims responsibility. Date: December 23, 2023 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 23 đ Events on this day in 2023 đ On This Day (Today)
The crash of Harmony Jets Flight 185 killed all eight people on board, including the Libyan Army chief Mohammed al-Haddad in Ankara, Turkey. Date: December 23, 2025 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 23 đ Events on this day in 2025 đ On This Day (Today)
An Mw⯠7.9 earthquake strikes Xinjiang, China, killing at least 280. Date: December 22, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1906 đ On This Day (Today)
The GOELRO economic development plan is adopted by the 8th Congress of Soviets of the Russian SFSR. Date: December 22, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1920 đ On This Day (Today)
Opening of Visva-Bharati College, also known as Santiniketan College, now Visva Bharati University, India. Date: December 22, 1921 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1921 đ On This Day (Today)
The Lincoln Tunnel opens to traffic in New York City. Date: December 22, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1937 đ On This Day (Today)
Indian Muslims observe a "Day of Deliverance" to celebrate the resignations of members of the Indian National Congress over their not having been consulted over the decision to enter World War II with the United Kingdom. Date: December 22, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this…
World War II: Himara is captured by the Greek army. Date: December 22, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1940 đ On This Day (Today)
World War II: Adolf Hitler signs the order to develop the V-2 rocket as a weapon. Date: December 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1942 đ On This Day (Today)
World War II: The People's Army of Vietnam is formed to resist Japanese occupation of Indochina, now Vietnam. Date: December 22, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 22 đ Events on this day in 1944 đ On This Day (Today)