Historical Events
- A newly developed apple that can last a year - the Cosmic Crisp goes on sale in Washington State, US
Event of Interest
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi GP to claim his 6th F1 World Drivers C'ship by 87 points from teammate Valtteri Bottas; Mercedes' 6th straight Constructors title

Lewis Hamilton
COVID-19
Earliest traceable patient, a 55-year-old man, develops symptoms of a novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Wuhan, China
Learn More- Iraqi parliament approves resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi after weeks of unrest and 400 deaths
Famous Deaths
- Pat Sullivan, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 1971, Auburn University; NFL: Atlanta Falcons) and coach (TUC, Samford), dies from cancer at 69
- Shelley Morrison, American actress (General Hospital, Will & Grace), dies at 83
2019 Highlights
About December 1, 2019
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius