What Happened on December 19, 2023

Historical Events

  • "Science" names anti-obesity medications that mimic the hormone GLP-1 their breakthrough of the year, that contain semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) [1]
  • 141 Indian opposition MPs are suspended for protesting a security breach, when two intruders sprayed glass inside parliament [1]

Event of Interest

Colorado’s Supreme Court rules Donald Trump is ineligible to run for President after participating in an insurrection, under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment [1]

  • Oakland judge exonerates Glynn Simmons, 70, after he spent 48 years in jail for a murder he didn't commit - longest known wrongful sentence in the US [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Boro Jovanović, Croatian tennis player (Wimbledon doubles 1962 runner-up [Nikola Pilić]), dies at 84
  • Ed Budde, American football guard (Pro Bowl 1970, 71; Super Bowl IV KC Chiefs; 5 × AFL All-Star; First-team All-AFL 1966, 69), dies at 83
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About December 19, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!