Historical Events
- Arrest of Huawei Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for possible violation of Iran sanctions in Canada
- CO2 emissions reach all-time high (up 2.7%) driven by coal use in China and consumption of oil, in Global Carbon Project report
Event of Interest
Letter by Albert Einstein from 1954 on concept of religion sells for $2.9 million at Christie's in New York
Event of Interest
National day of mourning for former US President George H. W. Bush as he lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda, Washington
- US state funeral for former president George H. W. Bush, eulogy by George W. Bush, attended by President Donald Trump predecessors Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter
- Wisconsin Republican senate passes bills restricting power of new Democratic governor Tony Evers
About December 5, 2018
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sicko Mode - Travis Scott
#1 Song: thank u, next - Ariana Grande
