Historical Events
- Peugeot produces its last car at the Ryton Plant signalling the end of mass car production in Coventry, formerly a major centre of the British motor industry.
Famous Deaths
- Al Shugart, pioneering American computer engineer and co-founder of Seagate Technology (b. 1930)
- Annette Strøyberg [sometimes Annette Vadim], Danish actress (Les Liaisons dangereuses (1959)), dies of cancer at 69
- Kenny Davern, American jazz clarinetist (b. 1935)
- Lucien Goethals, Belgian composer, dies at 75
Paul Arizin (1928-2006)
American College/Basketball HOF small forward (NBA C'ship 1956; 10 x NBA All Star; NBA scoring champion 1952, 57; Philadelphia Warriors), dies in his sleep at 78
Peter Boyle (1935-2006)
American actor (Joe, Candidate, Everybody Loves Raymond), dies of multiple myeloma at 71
- Raymond P. Shafer, 38th Governor of Pennsylvania (b. 1917)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About December 12, 2006
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Irreplaceable - Beyonce
#1 Song: Patience - Take That
