Historical Events
- 17th ACE Cable Awards: TLC wins the Golden CableACE for "KnowTV: Changing What, Why and How You Watch"
- 4th SEC Championship Game: #2 Florida beats #23 Arkansas, 34-3
Patrick Roy
Montreal Canadiens coach Mario Tremblay leaves goaltender Patrick Roy in the game too long, allowing an embarrassing 9 goals in 11-1 rout by Detroit Red Wings; Roy demands trade; moves to Colorado Avalanche and wins Stanley Cup that season
Famous Deaths
- Francis Joseph Quinn, academic, dies at 90
- Mária Telkes, Hungarian-American biophysicist ('the Sun Queen' who invented solar energy technologies), dies at 94 [1]
- Robertson Davies, Canadian novelist essayist and dramatist, dies at 82
- Roxie Roker, Bahamian-American actress (The Jeffersons- Helen Willis), dies of breast cancer at 66
- Stanley Devon, British photographer (British press photographer of the year 1948, 50), dies at 88
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About December 2, 1995
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- #1 Song: I Believe/Up On The Roof - Robson Green & Jerome Flynn