Historical Events
- US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25% for the first time since 2006
Famous Deaths
- Aafje Heynis, Dutch singer (contralto), dies at 91
- Peter Dickinson, British poet and author (Heartsease; City of Gold), dies on his 88th birthday
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About December 16, 2015
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hello - Adele
- #1 Song: Love Yourself - Justin Bieber