What Happened on December 2, 2020

Historical Events

  • The UK becomes the first western country to authorize a vaccine for COVID-19, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

No Presidential Voter Fraud

US Attorney General William Barr says there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, despite claims by President Donald Trump

  • US records its largest daily death toll for COVID-19 at 2,885 and for the first time patient numbers in hospital exceed 100,000

Famous Deaths

  • Pamela Tiffin, American actress (One, Two, Three; Viva Max!), dies at 78 [1]
  • Pat Patterson, Canadian pro wrestler (WWE Hall of Fame; creator Royal Rumble), dies from cancer at 79
  • Rafer Johnson, American decathlete (Olympic gold 1960), dies from stroke complications at 86
  • Robert Hamilton, Lord Belhaven and Stenton, British politician (House of Lords, 1961-99), dies at 93
  • ValĂ©ry Giscard d'Estaing, French politician, President of France (1974-81), dies of COVID-19 at 94
  • Warren Berlinger, American actor (Larry-Joey Bishop Shop, Take Two), dies at 83
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About December 2, 2020

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

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