What Happened on December 2, 1991

Historical Events

  • Australia routs India by 10 wickets in the 1st cricket Test in Brisbane; first Test to be officiated by a match referee; former England captain MJK Smith does the honours
  • Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bobby Bonilla becomes highest paid player in MLB when he agrees to record $29 million-5 year deal with New York Mets
  • Muslim Shi'ites release American hostage Joseph Cicippio held in Lebanon

Famous Birthdays

Charlie Puth (32 years old)

American singer-songwriter (Voicenotes; "Marvin Gaye"; "See You Again"), born in Rumson, New Jersey

  • ChloĆ© Dufour-Lapointe, Canadian alpine freestyle skier (World C'ship gold dual moguls 2013), born in Montreal, Quebec

Famous Deaths

  • George Lott, American tennis player (12 Grand Slam doubles titles), dies at 85
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About December 2, 1991

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius

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