Famous Deaths
- Horst Tappert, German director, actor and former SS member (Derrick), dies of diabetes at 85
- John Drake, New Zealand rugby union footballer (b. 1959)
- Kathy Staff [Minnie Higginbottom], British actress (Mary Reilly, Last of the Summer Wine, Open All Hours), dies from a brain tumour at 80
2008 Highlights
About December 13, 2008
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius