Historical Events
- First nuclear fusion reaction in a laboratory setting, replicating the same energy that powers the sun - announced by scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, California [1]
- New Zealand passes world's first tobacco ban, outlawing smoking for those born after 2009 [1]
- Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is arrested in the Bahamas after US files criminal charges against him, including wire fraud and money laundering [1]
Ovechkin Scores 800
Washington Capitals center Alex Ovechkin scores a hat trick in 7-3 away win over Chicago Blackhawks to join Wayne Gretzky & Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history to score 800 goals
Famous Deaths
- Curt Simmons, American baseball pitcher (3 x MLB All-Star; World Series 1964 St. Louis Cardinals; Philadelphia Phillies), dies at 93
- Kim Simmonds, Welsh blues-rock guitarist (Savoy Brown), dies of bladder cancer at 75
- Sol Amarfio, Ghanaian drummer and musician (Osibisa), dies at 84
- tWitch [Stephen Boss], American television personality, dancer, DJ, and producer (The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2014-22), takes his own life at 40 [1]
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About December 13, 2022
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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#1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
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