Historical Events
- United Nations Security Council adopts a landmark resolution demanding a halt to all Israeli settlement in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967. Resolution 2334 was moved by New Zealand, Malaysia, Senegal and Venezuela and passed 14-0 with a US abstention.
Famous Deaths
- Heinrich Schiff, Austrian cellist and conductor, dies at 65
- Piers J Sellers, English astronaut and climate scientist, dies of cancer at 61
2016 Highlights
About December 23, 2016
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
#1 Song: Rockabye - Clean BanditÂ
