What Happened on December 29, 2020

Historical Events

  • Milwaukee Bucks break NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a team in a single game with 29 in a dominant 144-97 victory over the Heat in Miami

Famous Deaths

  • Claude Bolling, French jazz and classical cross-over pianist and composer (Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio), dies at 90 [1] [2]
  • John F Reid, New Zealand cricket batsman (19 Tests, 1296 runs @ 46.28, 6 x 100s), dies at 64
  • John Paul Jr., American auto racer (IMSA GT C'ship 1982; 24 Hours of Daytona 1982, 92; 12 Hours of Sebring 1982), dies from Huntington's disease at 60
  • Luke Letlow, American businessman and politician, elected to US House of Representatives for Louisiana, dies before taking office, from complications caused by COVID-19, at 41
  • Phyllis McGuire, American pop vocalist (McGuire Sisters - "Sincerely"; "Sugartime"), dies at 89
  • Pierre Cardin, Italian-French fashion designer, dies at 98
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About December 29, 2020

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Stop Me Eatin' - Ladbaby