Historical Events
UK “Tidal Wave of Omicron”
British PM Boris Johnson announces a emergency COVID-19 booster program to protect the NHS and stem a possible incoming “tidal wave of Omicron” [1]
Max Verstappen Wins
Dutchman Max Verstappen wins Formula 1 Drivers' C'ship for Red Bull with a controversial last lap win over Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP
Famous Deaths
- Roland Hemond, American baseball executive (GM Chicago White Sox 1970–85; Baltimore Orioles 1988–95), dies at 92
- Vicente Fernández, Mexican Grammy Award-winning singer, known as "El Rey de la Música Ranchera" (The King of Ranchera Music), actor, and film producer, dies at 81
- Yury Sharov, Russian fencer (Olympic gold Soviet Union, team foil 1964, silver 1968), dies at 82
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About December 12, 2021
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Easy On Me - Adele
- #1 Song: Merry Christmas - Ed Sheeran & Elton John