Historical Events
Blagojevich Arrested
Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, is arrested by federal officials for a number of alleged crimes, including attempting to sell the United States Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama
Famous Deaths
- Ibrahim Dossey, Ghanaian football player (b. 1972)
- Yury Glazkov, Soviet Air Force officer and cosmonaut (Soyuz 24), dies at 69
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About December 9, 2008
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
- #1 Song: Run - Leona Lewis