Famous Weddings
- "The Descendants" actress Judy Greer (36) weds "Real Time with Bill Mahe"r co-executive producer Dean Johnsen at the Los Angeles Athletic Club
- Backstreet Boys member A. J. McLean (34) weds model Rochelle Karidis (30) in an outdoor wedding at Beverly Hills, California
Famous Deaths
- Cesária Évora, Cape Verdean morna singer known as "the Barefoot Diva", dies from respiratory failure at 70
Kim Jong-il (1942-2011)
Supreme Leader of North Korea (1994-2011), dies of a suspected heart attack at 70
2011 Highlights
About December 17, 2011
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
#1 Song: Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs
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