Historical Events
- Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime in 2019, in a Chicago court
- Chicago Black Hawks Marc-Andre Fleury becomes 3rd NHL goaltender to reach 500 career wins in 2-0 shut-out over the Canadiens at Montreal
- More than 40 camels disqualified from the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival beauty contest after Botox injections and other cosmetic enhancements were discovered [1]
- Truck with a trailer carrying 150 migrants crashes in Chiapas, Mexico, killing 54 [1]
Famous Deaths
Al Unser (1939-2021)
American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1970-71, 78, 87), dies of cancer at 82
- Brian Aldridge, New Zealand cricket umpire (26 Tests, 45 ODIs), dies at 81
- Cara Williams, American actress (Pete & Gladys, Cara Williams Show), dies at 96
- Demaryius Thomas, American football wide receiver (Super Bowl 2015; 4 × Pro Bowl; Denver Broncos), dies at 33
- Speedy Duncan, American football cornerback (Pro Bowl 1971; AFL All-Star 1965, 66, 67; SD Chargers, Washington Redskins), dies at 79
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About December 9, 2021
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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