What Happened on December 24, 2009

Famous Deaths

  • George Michael, American sportscaster (The George Michael Sports Machine) (b. 1939)
  • Marcus Bakker, Dutch communist politician (CPN), dies at 86
  • Rafael Caldera, lawyer, sociologist, writer, speaker, politician, and ex-president of Venezuela (b. 1916)
  • Tim Hart, British folk-rock singer, guitarist, mandolin and dulcimer player (Steeleye Span, 1969-82 - "All Around My Hat"; "Gaudete"), dies of lung cancer at 61
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights

About December 24, 2009

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Empire State Of Mind - Jay-Z + Alicia Keys
  • UK #1 Song: Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine