Historical Events
Event of Interest
Donald Trump takes a call with Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen, in a break from America's long standing "One China" policy
Donald Trump
Tsai Ing-wen
- Fire during a dance party at an Oakland warehouse kills 36
- For 6th time in 7 years, Cincinnati Reds 1st baseman Joey Votto wins Tip O'Neill Award as best Canadian MLB player; hit .326 with NL-leading .434 OBP, 29 HRs & 97 RBIs in an outstanding all-around season for last-place club
Famous Deaths
- Paul de Wispelaere, Flemish writer and critic, dies at 88
- Sammy Lee, American diver (Olympic Gold 10m platform 1948, 52), dies from pneumonia at 96
2016 Highlights
About December 2, 2016
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
