Historical events for
Thursday, 29 December 2022
- Birth
Ulf Kristersson
A former gymnast who maintains a highly active lifestyle, Ulf Kristersson became the Prime Minister who broke Sweden's historic cordon sanitaire. Leader of the Moderate Party, he orchestrated an innovative right-wing coalition that included, for the first time, the direct support of nationalists, changing the Scandinavian political paradigm of the 2020s.
- Birth
Dexter Holland
Dexter Holland (b. 1965) is a charismatic American singer, songwriter, and virologist. As the leader of The Offspring, his ability to create explosive anthems and his striking timbre leveraged punk rock back into the mainstream in the 90s.
- Birth
Lilly Wachowski
Lilly Wachowski (b. 1967) is a brilliant American director and screenwriter. As co-creator of "The Matrix", her technical rigor shaped 21st-century cinema. Alongside her sister Lana, her creative genius also extended to producing and writing the impactful "V for Vendetta" and co-creating the series "Sense8".
- History
Opening of the Lisbon Metro
Portugal
Inauguration of the first line of the Lisbon Metro, which includes several stations along the Blue line between Sete Rios and Rotunda.
- History
Festival Laba (Làbā Jié)
China
O Festival Laba é celebrado no 8º dia do 12º mês lunar, marcando o início das celebrações do Ano Novo Chinês. Durante o festival, as pessoas preparam a tradicional sopa Laba, feita de arroz, feijões, nozes e frutas secas, simbolizando a colheita e a abundância. É um dia de reflexão, gratidão e preparação para o Ano Novo.