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From his hit song "We Didn't Start the Fire" to his performances on New Year's Eve, here are the notable Billy Joel anniversaries on the calendar this month.

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.

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