Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Bonsall, actor (Family Ties, Star Trek Next Generation)
- David Villa, Spanish soccer striker (98 caps; Valencia, Barcelona), born in Langreo, Spain
- Edwin Valero, Venezuelan boxer (undefeated world champion WBA super featherweight 2006-08; WBC lightweight 2009-10), born in Bolero Alto, Mérida, Venezuela (d. 2010)
- Ioannis Amanatidis, Greek soccer forward and coach (35 caps; Eintracht Frankfurt), born in Kozani, Greece
- Jean Dubé, Canadian concert pianist (International Franz Liszt Piano Competition, 2002), born in Edmonton, Alberta
Famous Deaths
- (Nicolaas) "Cola" Debrot, Dutch lawyer, doctor.author and politician (Governor of the Netherlands Antilles, 1962-70), dies at 79
Walter Knott (1889-1981)
American farmer who created the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in California and introduced the boysenberry to America, dies at 91
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About December 3, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar) - Julio Iglesias
