Historical Events
- Australia has its hottest day ever with average temperature of 40.9 across the country
- China's 1st domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, enters naval service
- England's Fallon Sherrock becomes first woman to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship, beating compatriot Ted Evetts, 3-2 at the Alexandra Palace in London
Musharraf Sentenced to Death
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in absentia for high treason
- Young girl's 5,700 year old DNA extracted from birch tar used as chewing gum, from Lolland Island, southern Denmark
Famous Deaths
- Hayden Fry, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (SMU 1962-72, North Texas State University 1973-78, University of Iowa 1979-98), dies from cancer at 90
- Karin Balzer, German athlete (Olympic gold 80m hurdles 1964; bronze 100m hurdles 1972), dies at 81
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About December 17, 2019
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Dance Monkey - Tones and I
