December 1 in History
December 1 is the birthday of Ella Gross (2008) and the anniversary of the death of Terry Griffiths (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for December 1, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Hasan ibn Ali, the second Shia Imam was born in 624, while Yehudah HaNasi, 'Nasi', Rabbi and editor of the Mishnah died in 217.
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Famous people born on December 1
Famous people who died on December 1
2023
Sandra Day O'Connor (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American lawyer, politician and judge (1930–2023)
2008
Joseph B. Wirthlin (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
What happened on December 1
- 2020
The Arecibo Telescope collapses.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Arsenal Women 11–1 Bristol City Women breaks the record for most goals scored in a FA Women's Super League match, with Vivianne Miedema involved in ten of the eleven Arsenal goals.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
The outbreak of coronavirus infection begins in Wuhan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
The Oulu Police informed the public about the first offence of the much larger child sexual exploitation in Oulu, Finland.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
The Alma-Ata Metro was opened.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
The Treaty of Lisbon entered into force in the European Union.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
The law on same-sex marriage comes into force in South Africa, legalizing same-sex marriage for the first time on the African continent.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
As a result of the merger of the Perm Oblast and the Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug, a new subject of the Russian Federation, the Perm Krai, was created.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
The United Russia political party was founded.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
Vicente Fox Quesada is inaugurated as the president of Mexico, marking the first peaceful transfer of executive federal power to an opposing political party following a free and democratic election in Mexico's history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
In the Indian state of Bihar, Ranvir Sena attacks the CPI (ML) Party Unity stronghold Lakshmanpur-Bathe, killing 63 lower-caste people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Fourteen-year-old Michael Carneal opens fire at a group of students in Heath High School in West Paducah, Kentucky, killing three and injuring five.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Cold War: Ukrainian voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum for independence from the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France meet beneath the seabed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
Philippine coup attempt: The right-wing military rebel Reform the Armed Forces Movement attempts to oust Philippine President Corazon Aquino in a failed bloody coup d'état.
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Editor's picks
Born on December 1
- 624 — Hasan ibn Ali, the second Shia Imam (died 670)
- 1081 — Louis VI, French king (died 1137)
- 1083 — Anna Komnene, Byzantine medical doctor and scholar (died 1153)
Died on December 1
- 217 — Yehudah HaNasi, 'Nasi', Rabbi and editor of the Mishnah (born 135)
- 660 — Eligius, Frankish bishop and saint (born 588)
- 948 — Gao Conghui, Chinese governor and prince (born 891)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for December 1
Quick answers
Who was born on December 1? Ella Gross (2008), Robert Irwin (2003), Carole Monnet (2001).
Who died on December 1? Terry Griffiths (2024), Sandra Day O'Connor (2023), Gaylord Perry (2022).
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