Historical Events
- Claude Ruel resigns as coach of the NHL Montreal Canadiens; replacement Al MacNeil leads Habs to a Stanley Cup championship 5 months later
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Helm, American singer-songwriter (Ollabelle), born in Woodstock, New York
- Christian Karembeu, French soccer midfielder (53 caps; Nantes, Olympiacos), born in Lifou, New Caledonia
- Jennifer Rothschild [Rubin], actress (Judas Project)
- Laura Schuler, Canadian ice hockey forward and coach (World C'ship gold 1990, 92, 97; coach Dartmouth College), born in Scarborough, Ontario
- Lindsey Hunter, American basketball guard (NBA C'ship 2002, 04; LA Lakers, Detroit Pistons), born in Utica, Mississippi
- Paul Byrd, American baseball pitcher and broadcaster (MLB All Star 1999; Philadelphia Phillies; Fox Sports Southeast), born in Louisville, Kentucky
About December 3, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Think I Love You - The Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones Featuring David Cassidy
- #1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds