Famous Deaths
- Gracie Cole, British jazz trumpeter (Ivy Benson's All-Girl Band), and bandleader, dies of complications from Alzheimer's disease at 82
- Jamal Karimi-Rad, Iranian Minister of Justice (b. 1956)
- Komei Abe, Japanese composer, dies at 95
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About December 28, 2006
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Irreplaceable - Beyonce
- #1 Song: A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis