Historical Events
- 1st Model A Ford sold, for only $385
Peking Man
Paleoanthropologist Davidson Black announces to the Geological Society of China that ancient human fossils from Zhoukoudian, China are a new species which he names 'Sinanthropus Pekinensis' (Peking Man), now known as Homo Erectus
Famous Birthdays
- Jim David, American NFL defensive back (Pro Bowl 1954-59; NFL Champion 1952-53, 57; Detroit Lions), born in Florence, South Carolina (d. 2007)
- Ralph Beard, American basketball guard (Olympic gold 1948; NBA All-Star 1951; life ban point shaving scandal 1951), born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky (d. 2007)
About December 2, 1927
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
