What Happened on December 2, 1901

Historical Events

Gillette

King C. Gillette begins selling safety razor blades

Famous Birthdays

  • (Gustaaf) "Staf" Nees, Flemish-Belgian carillonist, organist, composer (Maria-oratorio), and educator, born in Mechelen, Belgium (d. 1965)
  • Raimundo Orsi, Argentine-born Italian soccer winger (13 caps Argentina, 35 Italy; Independiente, Juventus), born in (d. 1986)

About December 2, 1901

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius