Historical Events
- Discovery of the first true millipede (Eumillipes persephone) with 1,000 legs found down a drill hole in Western Australia published in "Scientific Reports" [1]
Famous Deaths
- Dimitrios Stefanakos, Greek soccer defender (7 caps; Olympiacos FC), dies at 85
- Eve Babitz, American artist and author (Eve's Hollywood; Slow Days, Fast Company; I Used To Be Charming), dies of Huntington's disease at 78
- Harry Jacobs, American football linebacker (AFL All Star 1965, 69; AFL C'ship 1964, 65 Buffalo Bills; Boston Patriots, NO Saints), dies at 84
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About December 17, 2021
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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