Historical Events
- Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is declared King of Thailand, succeeding his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Event of Interest
French President Francois Hollande announces he will not seek a 2nd term - 1st modern French leader not to do so
Election of Interest
Gambia presidential election: dictator Yahya Jammeh is defeated by Adama Barrow after 22 years in power
- UN admits its peacekeepers were responsible for the cholera epidemic in Haiti in 2010 that killed 30,000
Famous Deaths
- Elisabeth Carron, American soprano ("The Saint of Bleecker Street"; New York City Opera, 1958-73), dies at 94
- Ousmane Sow, Senegalese sculptor, dies at 81
About December 1, 2016
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
#1 Song: Rockabye - Clean BanditÂ
