Billy Joel's big moments in December: Alexa Ray Joel is born, 'We Didn't Start the Fire' hits No. 1, more
Dec. 3
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Dec. 3 (2013): Madison Square Garden announces Billy Joel will be named as their first entertainment franchise.
Dec. 7
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Dec. 7 (1994): Joel is awarded the Century Award at the Billboard Music Awards.
Dec. 8
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Dec. 8 (2013): The Piano Man is honored as a recipient of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors.
Dec. 9
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Dec. 9 (1989): Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire" hits No. 1.
Dec. 11
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Dec. 11 (1977): Joel performs one of his first Nassau Coliseum concerts.
Dec. 12
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Dec. 12 (2012): Joel performs at the 12-12-12 concert at Madison Square Garden.
Dec. 16
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Dec. 16 (2002): Joel is presented with a a lifetime achievement award during the 2002 New York Magazine Awards Luncheon.
Dec. 29
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Dec. 29 (1985): Joel and then-wife Christie Brinkley have their first daughter, Alexa Ray Joel.
Dec. 30
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Dec. 30 (1982): Joel's first video special, "Live from Long Island," premieres. It's recorded at Nassau Coliseum.
Dec. 31
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Dec. 31 (1989): Joel performs during his "Storm Front Tour" at Nassau Coliseum.
Dec. 31
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Dec. 31 (2013): Joel performs at Barclays Center.
