December 26, 2021

December 26, 2021, was a Sunday. It was 2 years, 10 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Events

Notable events that occurred on December 26, 2021:

South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at the age of 90.

Popular songs

On December 26, 2021, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

United States: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
United Kingdom: "Ed Sheeran and Elton John" by Merry Christmas

Play the top songs from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Spider-Man: No Way Home".

Facts

This date was 1,061 days ago. Approximately 35 months have passed. It was the 360th day of 2021, in week 51. The decade was the 2020s. The start of 2022 was just 5 days away. A child born on this day is 2 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 12 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 26, 2021

Let's go back to the 2020s.

It is Sunday, December 26, 2021. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

Christmas Day of 2021 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season. In America, the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ed Sheeran and Elton John" by Merry Christmas is the number-one song in the UK. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Madden, Betty White, Bob Saget, and Meat Loaf would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Chicago Fire", "This Is Us", "Big Little Lies", and "The Witcher".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "Hitman 3", "Psychonauts 2", and "Halo Infinite". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bunk'd", "The Adventures of Paddington", "It's Pony", and "Danger Force". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 26, 2021, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
Native American Zodiac: December 26, 2021 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 26, 2021.

2021 in music
The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
Record of the Year
The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
CODA
The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
2021 in movies
Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
Best NBA players
The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
Best soccer players
The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 26, 2021.

November 26, 2021:
• The European Union announces that it will ban air travel from South Africa due to a 'deeply concerning' new Covid variant.
• Belters Only release their song "Make Me Feel Good".
November 27, 2021: The United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium identify cases of the new Covid variant Omicron.
November 28, 2021: American fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies from cancer at the age of 41.
November 29, 2021:
• The trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell for sex trafficking begins in New York.
• Japan closes its borders due to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
• Soccer: Manchester United announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager.
• Lionel Messi is awarded the 2020 Ballon d'Or.
November 30, 2021:
• Four students are killed in a high school shooting in the Oxford Township of Michigan.
• Barbados becomes a republic.
• UK media outlets begin to report that a restrictions-breaking staff Christmas party was held in Number 10 Downing Street on December 18, 2020.
December 3, 2021: The parents of high school shooter Ethan Crumbley fail to appear on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
December 4, 2021:
• The price of Bitcoin drops by over 20%.
• The parents of high school shooter Ethan Crumbley are arrested in Detroit.
December 5, 2021: Former US presidential candidate and Senate leader Bob Dole dies at the age of 98.
December 6, 2021: Tommy Fury pulls out of his fight with Jake Paul due to a bacterial chest infection and a broken rib.
December 7, 2021:
• ITV airs leaked footage of former Downing Street press secretary Allegra Stratton joking about a restrictions-breaking staff Christmas party.
• Storm Barra hits Ireland.
• Kellogg announces that it will be permanently replacing striking workers in Battle Creek, Michigan.
December 8, 2021:
• Angela Merkel steps down as the Chancellor of Germany after 16 years.
• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new "Plan B" restrictions in an effort to control the rise of Omicron cases.
• US president Joe Biden and Russian president Vladimir Putin hold a virtual summit about Russia's buildup of troops near the Ukrainian border.
• The video game "Halo Infinite" is released.
December 9, 2021:
• Former American football player Demaryius Thomas is found dead at his home.
• Ukrainian defense officials say that Russia has increased its troop numbers near their border.
• A serious Java vulnerability is discovered in log4j.
• 55 people are killed after a freight truck smuggling migrants overturns in Chiapas, Mexico.
• The WWE releases Jeff Hardy from his contract.
December 10, 2021:
• A court rules that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited from the UK to the US.
• Monkees singer Michael Nesmith dies at the age of 78.
• The film "Don't Look Up" is released.
December 11, 2021:
• Tornadoes kill 80 people in six US states and leave dozens missing.
• A photograph of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson breaching Covid regulations by hosting a quiz is published online.
• Charles Oliveira defeats Dustin Poirier at UFC 269.
December 12, 2021: English actor Danny Miller wins the 2021 season of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!".
December 13, 2021:
• The United Kingdom records the first publicly confirmed death from Omicron.
• English social-media influencer Molly-Mae Hague makes a series of controversial comments about poverty and wealth inequality.
December 16, 2021:
• The United Kingdom reports a new daily record of Covid-19 cases.
• Five children die in Tasmania, Australia, after a gust of wind blows their bouncy castle into the air.
December 17, 2021:
• The Marvel film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is released in movie theaters.
• Covid-19: Ireland announces that all pubs, movie theaters and restaurants will close at 8pm.
December 18, 2021:
• The Netherlands goes into a strict lockdown in an attempt to contain the Omicron variant.
• Boxing: Jake Paul knocks out Tyron Woodley in the sixth round.
• Britain's Brexit minister David Frost resigns over concerns about the government's coronavirus measures and tax rises.
• Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
• London Mayor Sadiq Khan declares a "major incident" due to the rapid spread of Omicron.
December 19, 2021:
• More than 375 people are reported dead after a typhoon hits the Philippines.
• Left-wing candidate Gabriel Boric is elected as the new President of Chile.
December 20, 2021: It is reported that Dua Lipa has ended her relationship with boyfriend Anwar Hadid.
December 22, 2021: The film "The Matrix Resurrections" is released in movie theaters.
December 25, 2021: NASA launches the James Webb Space Telescope.
This date: December 26, 2021
December 28, 2021: NFL coach and sportscaster John Madden passes away at the age of 85.
December 29, 2021:
• Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty of sex trafficking crimes.
• The World Health Organization warns that a "tsunami" of Omicron cases may overwhelm health systems across the world.
• The United States, France and Denmark report new daily records of Covid cases.
December 30, 2021: Soccer: Romelu Lukaku tells Sky Sport Italia that he is not happy at Chelsea.
December 31, 2021:
• Actress Betty White passes away at the age of 99.
• Britain's official statistics body estimates that 1 in 15 people in London have Covid-19.
January 2, 2022:
• The personal Twitter account of US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is permanently suspended.
• Protests begin in Kazakhstan over fuel prices, corruption and economic inequality.
January 3, 2022:
• Disgraced biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of defrauding investors and wire fraud.
• Biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes is sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison for defrauding investors and wire fraud.
January 6, 2022:
• Australia announces that it has cancelled the entry visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic.
• Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier passes away at the age of 94.
• It is confirmed that Kanye West and actress Julia Fox are dating.
• Director Peter Bogdanovich dies at the age of 82.
January 9, 2022:
• Actor Bob Saget is found dead in a hotel room at the age of 65.
• The second season of the drama series "Euphoria" begins airing on television.
January 10, 2022:
• Convicted murderer and property heir Robert Durst dies at the age of 78.
• An Australia judge overturns the visa cancellation of tennis star Novak Djokovic due to a technicality.
January 12, 2022: The random murder of 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy shocks Ireland.
January 13, 2022:
• Australia cancels the visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic for the second time.
• Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Andrew has been stripped of his military title due to a sexual abuse civil lawsuit.
January 14, 2022:
• A massive volcanic eruption occurs near Tonga.
• The slasher film Scream (2022) is released in movie theaters.
January 15, 2022: A gunman takes four people hostage at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas.
January 16, 2022: Tennis star Novak Djokovic is deported from Australia after losing a judicial review against the cancellation of his visa.
January 17, 2022: Russia-Ukraine crisis: A senior EU diplomat tells BBC that Europe is 'closest to war' in decades.
January 19, 2022: The United Kingdom announces that it will be ending all of its Covid restrictions.
January 20, 2022:
• Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday) passes away at the age of 74.
• The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) in Ireland recommends ending most Covid restrictions.
January 21, 2022:
• American stand-up comedian Louie Anderson dies from complications of cancer at the age of 68.
• Ireland announces that it will be lifting almost all of its Covid restrictions.
January 22, 2022: The Canada convoy protest begins against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions.
January 24, 2022:
• Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum lose $130 billion of their value in 24 hours.
• The Dow falls by more than 500 points and witnesses its seventh down day.
• The US puts its troops on alert amid growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

TV shows in 2021

In December 2021, TV audiences were watching the following series:

The Wheel of Time

Only Murders in the Building

The White Lotus

Cobra Kai

Bridgerton

Emily in Paris

Ted Lasso

The Witcher

The Mandalorian

The Boys

Euphoria

After Life

Kids TV shows on December 26, 2021

If you were a kid on December 26, 2021, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Ghost and Molly McGee

Baby Shark's Big Show!

Danger Force

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony

The Owl House

The Adventures of Paddington

The Casagrandes

Big City Greens

Raven's Home

The Loud House

Popular toys and games in 2021

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The PlayStation 5

The Xbox Series X

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2021.

Halo Infinite

Wordle

Battlefield 2042

Forza Horizon 5

Call of Duty: Vanguard

Far Cry 6

FIFA 22

Psychonauts 2

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Resident Evil Village

Returnal

It Takes Two

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 26.

Mao Zedong

Chinese leader Deceased
Born on December 26, 1893
He was not alive on this date.

Phil Spector

American record producer Deceased
Born on December 26, 1939
He was not alive on this date.

Lars Ulrich

Drummer
Born on December 26, 1963
He turned 58 on this day in 2021.

Jade Thirlwall

Little Mix
Born on December 26, 1992
She turned 29 on this day in 2021.

Swavy

TikTok personality Deceased
Born on December 26, 2002
He was not alive on this date.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 26:

Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Day of Goodwill (South Africa)
Second Christmas Day

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on December 26, 2021.

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on December 26, 2021 was most likely conceived around April 4, 2021.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 26, 2021 is close to September 18, 2022.

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Statistics

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One day has passed since this date.
151 weeks have passed.
91,670,400 seconds have passed since December 26, 2021.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 106,948,800 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 47,301,926,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 15,278,400 times.
You have taken approximately 7,883,654 steps. That's roughly 3,504 miles.
1,100,045 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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