Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is named best football player in the world; wins award by a then record margin, 240 points ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid with Barcelona midfielder Xavi 3rd
Famous Deaths
- Éva Szörényi, Hungarian actress and freedom activist for Hungary, dies at 92
- Gustavo Adolfo Palma, Guatemalan singer (b. 1920)
- Ramses Shaffy, Dutch singer and cabaret actor (Zaak MP, Liefdesbekentenissen), dies at 76
- Tommy Henrich, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1942, 1947–50; World Series 1938, 41, 47, 49, 51; NY Yankees), dies of a stroke at 96
2009 Highlights
About December 1, 2009
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Empire State Of Mind - Jay-Z + Alicia Keys
#1 Song: The Official Bbc Children In Need Medley - Peter Kay's Animated All Star
