Historical Events
Obama Punishes Russia
US President Barack Obama retaliates against Russia for hacking American computer systems and trying to influence the 2016 presidential election by ejecting 35 Russian spies and imposing sanctions
Famous Deaths
- Chris Cannizzaro, American baseball player, dies at 78
- Ferdi Kübler, Swiss cyclist (Tour de France 1950, Points classification 1954; World C'ship gold Elite Men's Road Race 1951), dies at 97
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About December 29, 2016
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 4 months and 8 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 Bandit
