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What Happened on December 29, 2008

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

  • US #1 Song: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
  • UK #1 Song: Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke