Historical Events
- WHO grants the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization, paving the way for worldwide distribution
Famous Deaths
- Joan Micklin Silver, American film director (Hester Street; Crossing Delancey), dies at 85
- Richard Thornburgh, 76th United States Attorney General (1988-91) and 41st Governor of Pennsylvania (dealt with Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown), dies at 88 [1]
- Tommy Docherty, Scottish soccer midfielder (25 caps; Preston North End) and manager (Chelsea, QPR, Scotland, Manchester United), dies at 92
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About December 31, 2020
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
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#1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Don't Stop Me Eatin' - Ladbaby
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