Historical Events
- China opens the world’s longest high speed rail route from Beijing to Guangzhou
Famous Deaths
- Fontella Bass, American R&B and soul singer and songwriter (Rescue Me), dies from a heart attack at 72
- Gerry Anderson, English television producer (Thunderbirds; Space:1999), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 83
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About December 26, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
#1 Song: Impossible - James Arthur
