Historical Events
- 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Jishishan county in Gansu Province killing at least 127 people - China's worst earthquake in 13 years [1]
- BP joins other companies in pausing transit of ships through the Red Sea, amid attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on commercial vessels, with serious implications for global shipping [1]
- Extreme rainfall and flooding after Cyclone Jasper breaks 100-year old weather records around Cairns and Daintree in northern Queensland, Australia [1]
- Icelandic volcano erupts on Reykjanes peninsula, 40km from country's capital Reykjavik [1]
Event of Interest
Pope Francis will allow priests to bless same-sex couples, though not when connected to a civil or same-sex union [1]
- Utah YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse charges, including convincing her children they are evil and possessed [1]
Famous Deaths
- Abderrahim Ouakili, Moroccan soccer midfielder (11 caps; Mainz 05, 1860 Munich, Tennis Borussia Berlin, Karlsruher SC), dies at 53
- Bo Larsson, Swedish football striker (70 caps; Malmö FF 310 games 119 goals, VfB Stuttgart), dies at 79
- Brian Price, Welsh rugby union lock (32 Tests Wales, 4 British & Irish Lions; Newport RFC, Barbarians RFC), dies at 86
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About December 18, 2023
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!
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