Historical Events
- Child Emperor Pu Yi ascends the Chinese throne at the age of two
Famous Birthdays
- Hy Gardner, American newspaper columnist (New York Herald Tribune, 1951-66), and television panelist, born in New York City (d. 1989)
- Robert F. Simon, American actor (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance; Operation Petticoat; M*A*S*H), born in Mansfield, Ohio (d. 1992)
- Rufus "Rufe" Davis, American actor (Cocoanut Grove, Trail Blazers, Gangs of Sonora), born in Vinson, Oklahoma (d. 1974)
About December 2, 1908
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years and 5 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
