Historical Events
Event of Interest
Joe Lieberman endorses Republican Senator John McCain for president
Famous Deaths
- Dave Smith, American baseball player (b. 1955)
- Freddy Breck, German schlager singer, composer, record producer and news anchor, dies of cancer at 66
Sammy Baugh (1914-2008)
American College/Pro Football quarterback (TCU; NFL C'ship 1937, 42; 4 × First-team All-Pro; 6 × Pro Bowl; 4 × NFL passing yards leader; Washington Redskins), dies at 94
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About December 17, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring Rihanna
#1 Song: Run - Leona Lewis
