What Happened on December 1, 2018

Historical Events

Thank U Next

Ariana Grande releases the music video to her single "Thank U Next", biggest ever launch on Youtube Premiere

  • British boxer Tyson Fury dominates much of the fight but survives 2 knockdowns to force a split decision draw with defending WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder at the Staples Center, Los Angeles

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Computer-animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" starring Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld premieres in Los Angeles (Academy Award Best Animated Film 2019)

  • Egyptian actress Rania Youssef charged for "inciting debauchery" after wearing see-through dress to Cairo film festival
  • Syrian shadow puppetry added to UN list of cultural activities in urgent need of saving
  • Violent demonstrations in Paris, France, by yellow-vest movement with 36,000 protesting nationwide
  • World's first super-high definition 8K television channel by Japanese broadcaster NHK launches

Famous Weddings

Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas

American pop-rock singer Nick Jonas (26) weds Indian actress Priyanka Chopra (36) at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India

Famous Deaths

  • Calvin Newborn, American R&B and jazz guitarist, dies at 85
  • Kenneth "Ken" Berry, American actor (F Troop, Mayberry RFD, Mama's Family), dies at 85
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights

About December 1, 2018

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

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