Historical Events
I Robot
"I Robot" collection of sci-fi short stories by Isaac Asimov published by Gnome Press in the US
- 15th Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 34-0 in Birmingham
- South African world bantamweight boxing champion Vic Toweel sets a record for knockdowns in a title fight against Englishman Danny Sullivan in Johannesburg; Sullivan floored 14 times in 10 rounds before fight stopped
Famous Birthdays
- Amin Saikal, Afghan-Australian academic (politics, history, political economy and international relations of the Middle East and Central Asia), born in Kabul, Afghanistan
- Dennis Christopher [Carrelli], American actor (Breaking Away; Fade to Black; Django Unchained), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Merrill Ashley [Linda Merrill], American ballerina (NYC Ballet, 1967-97), and dance teacher, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Famous Deaths
- Constantin "Dinu" Lipatti, Romanian classical pianist and composer, dies of Hodgkins disease complications at 33
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About December 2, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
