Famous Deaths
- Jack Philip Cannon, British composer, dies at 87
- Liz Smith [Betty Gleadle] British BAFTA Award-winning character actress (A Private Function; 2point4 Children -"Belle" and "Bette"), dies at 95
- Richard Adams, English author (Watership Down), dies at 96
- Rick Parfitt, British pop guitarist and singer (Status Quo - "Wanderer"; "Pictures of Matchstick Men"), dies at 68
- Vera Rubin, American astronomer who discovered dark matter, dies at 88
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About December 24, 2016
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
#1 Song: Rockabye - Clean BanditÂ
