Historical Events
- Apple is denied a patent for mobile pinch-to-zoom gestures by the US patent authorities
- Intercontinental Exchange purchases the New York Stock Exchange, the largest in the world, for $8 billion
Famous Weddings
- Actor Facundo Arana (40) weds Maria Susini at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nordelta, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Eagle Keys, American Canadian Football Hall of Fame linebacker and coach (Grey Cup champion 1949, 54-56, 66; Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan R'riders), dies at 89
- Jimmy McCracklin, American pianist, dies from diabetes and hypertension at 91
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About December 20, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
#1 Song: He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother - Justice Collective
