Historical Events
- The independent Republic of West Papua is proclaimed in modern-day Western New Guinea.
Famous Birthdays
- Armin Meiwes, German murder known as "the Rotenburg Cannibal", born in Essen, West Germany
- Barb Mucha, American golfer (5 LPGA titles), born in Parma Heights, Ohio
- Jeremy Northam, English actor (Emma, The Crown), born in Cambridge, England
- Safra Catz, American billionaire technology executive (CEO Oracle), born in Holon, Israel
About December 1, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
#1 Song: Tower Of Strength - Frankie Vaughan
