What Happened on December 2, 1978

Historical Events

43rd Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 34-16 in Birmingham, Alabama

You Don't Bring Me Flowers

Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand's duet single "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" hits #1

Singer-Songwriter and Actress Barbra Streisand

Protesters chant "Allah is great" at an Anti-Shah protest in Tehran, Iran

Gavaskar's Double Century

Sunil Gavaskar scores his second double century (205) in Test cricket (as well as 73 on the final day) to guide India to a draw against the West Indies in the 1st Test in Bombay

The Sporting News announces Baltimore Orioles shortstop Mark Belanger winner of his 8th (and final) MLB Gold Glove Award

Events in 1978

Famous Birthdays

Chris Wolstenholme, British rock bassist (Muse), born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Jarron Collins, American NBA basketball center, 2001-11 (Utah Jazz and 3 other teams); assistant coach (Golden State Warriors NBA C'ships 2015, 17-18; New Orleans Pelicans), born in Northridge, California
Jason Collins, American NBA basketball center, 2001-14 (first openly gay athlete to play in any major North American pro sports league; New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and 5 other teams), born in Northridge, California
Maëlle Ricker, Canadian snowboarder (Olympic gold snowboard cross 2010; World C'ship gold 2005, 13), born in North Vancouver, British Columbia