Historical Events
Music Premiere
Musical "The Color Purple" based on the book by Alice Walker opens on Broadway produced by Oprah Whitney starring LaChanze (Tony Award Best Actress in a Musical)
Famous Deaths
- Dai-Keong Lee, Hawaiian-American classical and theater composer, dies at 90
- Gust Avrakotos, American intelligence case officer (b. 1938)
- Jack Colvin, American actor (Incredible Hulk), dies at 71
2005 Highlights
About December 1, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Run It! - Chris Brown
#1 Song: Hung Up - Madonna
