Historical Events
Assassination
Leningrad mayor Sergey Kirov is assassinated, Joseph Stalin uses it as an excuse to begin his Great Purge of 1934-38
NHL Record
Toronto Maple Leafs beat St. Louis Eagles, 4-3 to set an NHL record for the most wins to start the season with 8; Leafs do it again 59 years later; won 10 in a row to start 1993-94 season
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Paul [Paul Williams], American singer ("Me & Mrs. Jones"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2016)
- Hilly Axwijk, Suriname-Dutch social worker and women's rights activist
- LaMar Clark, American boxer (record most consecutive knockouts 44, including unsanctioned bouts), born in Cedar City, Utah (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Sergei Kirov, Russian politician who was Mayor of Leningrad and a friend of Joseph Stalin, assassinated in Leningrad at 48
About December 1, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
