What Happened on December 11, 2023

Historical Events

  • Canadian accused poison seller Kenneth Law who allegedly sent 200 packages to people in more than 40 countries, is charged with 14 counts of murder [1]
  • Former PM and European Council President, Donald Tusk elected Prime Minister of Poland at head of a coalition government, after eight years of controversial conservative rule [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Andre Braugher, American Emmy Award-winning actor (Homicide: Life on the Street; Brooklyn Nine-Nine), dies of lung cancer at 61 [1]
  • Essra Mohawk [Sandra Hurvitz], American singer-songwriter, dies of cancer at 75 [1]
  • Jeffrey Foskett, American session and touring singer and guitarist (The Beach Boys; Brian Wilson; Wondermints), dies of thyroid cancer at 67
  • Kenny Graham, American football safety (AFL All-Star 1965, 67, 68, 69 San Diego Chargers; Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers), dies at 82
  • Osamu Kido, Japanese wrestler (NJPW/UWF), dies at 73
  • Zahara [Bulelwa Mkutukana], South African singer-songwriter and guitarist (Loliwe), dies of an illness at 36 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About December 11, 2023

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
  • UK #1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!