Historical Events
- 1984 – Bhopal disaster: a lethal gas leak at a Union Carbide plant in India causes massive casualties. Wikipedia
- 1947 – Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire opens on Broadway. Indiatimes
- 1967 – First human heart transplant performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town. HISTORY
Notable Birthdays
- Jean-Luc Godard (b. 1930) – Influential French-Swiss film director. HISTORY
- Ozzy Osbourne (b. 1948) – Heavy metal singer and songwriter. HISTORY
- Julianne Moore (b. 1960) – Academy Award–winning actress. HISTORY
Observances & Facts
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Observed annually on December 3 to promote rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Indiatimes