What Happened on December 2, 2016

Historical Events

Trump Breaks "One China" Policy

Donald Trump takes a call with Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen, in a break from America's long standing "One China" policy

  • Fire during a dance party at an illegally re=purposed warehouse in Oakland< California kills 36
  • For 6th time in 7 years, Cincinnati Reds 1st baseman Joey Votto wins Tip O'Neill Award as best Canadian MLB player; hit .326 with NL-leading .434 OBP, 29 HRs & 97 RBIs in an outstanding all-around season for last-place club

Famous Deaths

  • Paul de Wispelaere, Flemish writer and critic, dies at 88
  • Sammy Lee, American diver (Olympic Gold 10m platform 1948, 52), dies from pneumonia at 96
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights

About December 2, 2016

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
  • UK #1 Song: Rockabye - Clean BanditÂ