Historical Events
- Amendment to make it illegal to physically desecrate the flag turned down by senate 63-36 (need 2/3 vote)
- CBC announces Radio Canada International service to end on March 31
Event of Interest
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres addresses both houses of the US Congress
- NBA referees return to work after striking
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Olle, broadcaster, dies at 48
- David Lincoln Lightbown, politician, dies at 63
- David Marshall, Singaporean politician (Chief Minister of Singapore 1955-56, pushed self-governance for Singapore), dies at 97
- James Altgens, JFK assassination photographer, dies at 76
- Lindsay Oliver John Boynton, furniture historian, dies at 61
- Mary Bruce, American tap dance teacher, dies at 95
- Mohyedin Alempour, tajik artist/journalist, dies at 50
About December 12, 1995
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Earth Song - Michael Jackson
