Historical Events
"Gangnam Style"
"Gangnam Style" by Psy becomes the first video to reach one billion views on YouTube
- 39 people are killed in violent clashes in Kenya
Flavor Flav Opens Restaurant
Rapper Flavor Flav opens Flavor Flav's Chicken & Ribs causal restaurant in Sterling Heights, Michigan - closes July 2013
- The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar reaches the date 13.0.0.0.0
- The NHL announces a further cancellation of games until January 14 bringing the total number of cancelled games to 625
Famous Weddings
- "Good Morning America" weather anchor Sam Champion (51) weds fine-arts photographer Rubem Robierb (35) at the couple's apartment in Manhattan
- British "McFly" drummer Harry Judd (27) weds British "Escala" violinist Izzy Johnston (29) at St Nicholas Church in Harpenden, Herts, England
- CNN anchor Erin Burnett (36) weds finance executive David Rubulotta (42) in New York City Hall
- Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood (65) weds theater producer Sally Humphreys (34) at Dorchester Hotel in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Lee Dorman, American rock bassist (Iron Butterfly; Captain Beyond), dies at 70
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About December 21, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 4 months and 8 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
