Famous Deaths
- (Cornelis) "Kees" van Dijk, Dutch civil servant and politician (Member of Senate, 1991-99; Minister of the Interior, 1986-89), dies at 77
- Daniel Nagrin, American modern dancer and choreographer, dies at 91
- Freddie Hubbard, American jazz trumpet player (b. 1938)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About December 29, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
#1 Song: Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke