Famous Deaths
- Edward Schillebeeckx, Belgian Roman Catholic theologian (influential at Second Vatican Council), dies at 95
- Grayson Shillingford, West Indian cricket fast bowler (7 Tests, 15 wickets, BB 3/63; Windward Islands), dies at 65
- Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme, Tibetan senior official (b. 1910)
- Robert L. Howard, highly decorated officer of the United States Army (b. 1939)
2009 Highlights
About December 23, 2009
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Empire State Of Mind - Jay-Z + Alicia Keys
#1 Song: Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine
