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Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
December 1
Events on This Day
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1824
189 years ago
Due to no candidate receiving a majority of electoral votes, Congress decides a presidential election for the first time, giving the win to John Quincy Adams.
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1913
100 years ago
Henry Ford's first automobile assembly line begins production, reducing the time it takes to build a car from 10 hours to two.
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1955
58 years ago
Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus to a white passenger, sparking a bus boycott.
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1978
35 years ago
President Jimmy Carter adds the 137,176-acre Alaskan Aniakchak National Monument to the national parks system.
December 1
Born on This Day
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Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Actor, Director, Screenwriter / 1935 -
Woody Allen is an American comedian, filmmaker and writer who directed and starred in two of his most famous films, Annie Hall and Manhattan.
Born: December 1, 1935
Age: 77 years old
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Sarah Silverman
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- Sober Celebs
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Comedians
Sarah Silverman
Comedian / 1970 -
American comedian Sarah Silverman is best known for her controversial statements and performances on her one-woman show, Jesus is Magic.
1970 | 42 years old
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Bette Midler
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- Bewitching Women
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actresses
Bette Midler
Actress, Comedian, Singer / 1945 -
Bette Midler sang "Wind Beneath My Wings" for the film Beaches and earned Oscar nods for her roles in The Rose and For the Boys.
1945 | 67 years old
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Richard Pryor
- In these groups:
- Black Comedians
- Numerous Nuptials
- Soul Train Guests
Richard Pryor
Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter / 1940 - 2005
Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking African-American comedian and one of the top entertainers of the 1970s and '80s.
Born: December 1, 1940
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States
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Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Songwriter, Singer / 1985 -
Singer Janelle Monáe became an R&B sensation in 2010 with the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, The ArchAndroid.
1985 | 27 years old
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Treat Williams
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Treat Williams
Film Actor / 1951 -
Treat Williams in primarily a film actor known for roles in such films as Prince of the City and Once Upon a Time in America.1951 | 61 years old
Film Actor
December 1
Died on This Day
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James Baldwin
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- African-American Expats
- Famous Black Writers
James Baldwin
Writer / 1924 - 1987
James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright and novelist regarded as a highly insightful, iconic writer with works like The Fire Next Time and Another Country.
Died: December 1, 1987
Age: 63 years old
Place: Saint-Paul de Vence , France
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Alvin Ailey
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Choreographers
- Famous Dancers
Alvin Ailey
Choreographer / 1931 - 1989
Alvin Ailey was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York in 1958.
1989 | 58 years old
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David Ben-Gurion
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named David
David Ben-Gurion
Prime Minister / 1886 - 1973
A Zionist statesman and political leader, David Ben-Gurion was the first prime minister and defense minister of Israel.1973 | 87 years old
Prime Minister
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Carlos Mérida
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Carlos Mérida
Painter / 1891 - 1984
Guatemalan muralist Carlos Mérida created work inspired by the social revolution in Mexico. An earthquake destroyed his mosaic murals in Mexico City in 1985.December 2, 1891
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Andy WilliamsAndy Williams
Singer, Television Personality / 1927 - 2012
Andy Williams is an American singer whose hits include “Moon River.” His Emmy-winning TV show entertained families during the 1960s and 1970s.
December 3, 1927
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A.D. Hershey
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Biologists
- Famous Scientists
A.D. Hershey
Biologist / 1908 - 1997
American biologist A.D. Hershey won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1969 for his research done on viruses that infect bacteria.
December 4, 1908
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Christina Rossetti
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Christina Rossetti
Poet / 1830 - 1894
English poet Christina Rossetti was the daughter of Gabriele Rossetti. Her collections Goblin Market and The Prince's Progress contain most of her finest work.
December 5, 1830
Poet
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Kara Walker
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Kara Walker
Painter / 1969 -
Kara Walker is an African-American artist who rose to fame for her use of large paper silhouettes to explore social issues surrounding gender, race and black history.
November 26, 1969
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Noam Chomsky
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Noam Chomsky
Linguist, Anti-War Activist, Academic Author, Journalist / 1928 -
Famed scholar Noam Chomsky is known for both his groundbreaking contributions to linguistics and his penetrating critiques of political systems.
December 7, 1928
Linguist, Anti-War Activist, Academic Author, Journalist
