1971⚡ Event
End of Reforms in Socialist Republic of Croatia
A period of political and economic reforms in the Socialist Republic of Croatia concluded. The League of Communists of Yugoslavia decided to purge the state's reformist leadership.
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What Happened on December 1?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 1 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 1(5)
1974⚡ Event
Two Boeing 727 Crashes
Two Boeing 727 aircraft, TWA Flight 514 and Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 6231, crashed in unrelated incidents in the eastern United States. A total of 95 people were killed on board both aircraft.
disastertechnology
1988⚡ Event
Ordzhonikidze Bus Hijacking
Five armed men hijacked a bus carrying schoolchildren and a teacher in Ordzhonikidze (now Vladikavkaz, Russia). They were later given an aircraft and ransom for the release of the hostages.
lawpolitics
1991⚡ Event
Ukrainian Independence Referendum
A referendum was held to ratify the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. The act passed with overwhelming support, receiving more than 92 percent of the vote.
politics
2019⚡ Event
Vivianne Miedema's Record-Breaking Performance
Vivianne Miedema scored six goals and had four assists for Arsenal W.F.C. in their 11–1 victory over Bristol City W.F.C. This performance broke the record for the most goals scored in a FA Women's Super League match.
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Birthdays on December 1(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Nico Schlotterbeck
Birth of Nico Schlotterbeck, a German footballer.
sports
2003🎂 Birth
Robert Irwin
Birth of Robert Irwin, an Australian conservationist and television personality.
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Deaths on December 1(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Arnie Robinson
Arnie Robinson, an American athlete, has died. He was born in 1948.
sports
2022🕊️ Death
Gaylord Perry
Gaylord Perry, an American baseball player and coach, has died. He was born in 1938.
sports
2023🕊️ Death
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, has died. She served from 1981 to 2006 and was born in 1930.
lawpolitics
2024🕊️ Death
Terry Griffiths
Terry Griffiths, a Welsh snooker player and coach, has died. He was born in 1947.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Ian Redpath
Ian Redpath, an Australian cricketer and coach, has died. He was born in 1941.
sports
December 1 in History
December 1 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 1
Examples currently recorded for December 1 include End of Reforms in Socialist Republic of Croatia (1971), Two Boeing 727 Crashes (1974), Ordzhonikidze Bus Hijacking (1988). View all events →
Birthdays on December 1
People recorded as born on December 1 include Sada Williams, Lloyd Pope, Nico Schlotterbeck. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 1
Remembered figures who died on December 1 include Arnie Robinson, Gaylord Perry, Sandra Day O'Connor. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 1?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 1: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 1?
- One event currently recorded for December 1 is: End of Reforms in Socialist Republic of Croatia.
- Who was born on December 1?
- People recorded as born on December 1 include Sada Williams, Lloyd Pope, Nico Schlotterbeck.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 1?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 1.
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