Famous Weddings
- Former American Idol finalist Gina Glocksen (24) weds teacher Joe Ruzicka (32) at the Century Memorial Chapel at Naperville Settlement in Naperville, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Donald E. Westlake, American author (The Hunter), dies at 75
2008 Highlights
About December 31, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn