Historical Events
- Landmark climate justice case as Dutch Supreme Court upholds 2013 decision brought by Urgenda Foundation against Dutch government for not reducing carbon dioxide emissions
- Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana granted US federal recognition, providing the right to certain legal and government benefits
- United States Space Force founded, an armed forces branch dedicated to space warfare
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Krieger, Austrian soccer defensive midfielder (25 caps; Austria Wien, Club Brugge K.V., LASK Linz), dies at 73
- Frank Foster, English rugby league lock (1 Test GB; Workington Town, Hull Kingston Rovers, Bradford Northern) and coach (Barrow, Whitehaven), dies at 79
- Junior Johnson, American auto racer and team owner (Daytona 500 1960; NASCAR Hall of Fame), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 88
- Roland Matthes, German swimmer (Olympic gold 100, 200m backstroke 1968, 72; WR x 19), dies at 69
- Yuri Pshenichnikov, Soviet soccer goalkeeper and coach (19 caps; FC Pakhtakor Tashkent, CSKA Moscow), dies at 79
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About December 20, 2019
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 4 months and 9 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: I Love Sausage Rolls - Ladbaby
