Wednesday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
December 25 1991
Soviet Union Officially Dissolves
politicsThe Soviet Union officially dissolved after President Gorbachev resigned, ending the Cold War era and creating 15 independent nations.
Moscow, Russia
Soviet Union Dissolved
politicsMikhail Gorbachev resigns; the USSR formally ceases to exist the next day.
Moscow
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
musician · b. 1958
Days alive
12,054
writer · 1930–2018
Days lived
32,265
American football player · b. 1891
Days alive
36,788
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
55,876
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
65,345
Crime/Drama Film · b. 1972
Days since release
7,216
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