On This Day — 22 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 22nd throughout history
Historical Events
1808
Beethoven premieres Symphony No. 5 & No. 6.
1947
Constitution of Italy is approved.
1989
Romanian revolution removes dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Notable Births
1858
Giacomo Puccini – Italian opera composer.
1943
Paul Wolfowitz – American political figure.
1989
Jordin Sparks – American singer.
In Memoriam
1989
Samuel Beckett – Irish playwright.
2001
Ne Win – Former leader of Myanmar.
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