1956⚡ Event
Rosa Parks arrested
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
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What Happened on December 2?
Discover 16 historical moments on December 2 — 6 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 2(6)
1988⚡ Event
Benazir Bhutto Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto took office as Prime Minister of Pakistan. She became the first woman to head the government of a Muslim-majority state.
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1989⚡ Event
Malayan Communist Party Peace Accord
The Malayan Communist Party and the Malaysian government signed a peace accord. This agreement ended a 21-year communist insurgency.
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2001⚡ Event
Enron Files for Bankruptcy
The Texas-based energy firm Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, less than two months after disclosing accounting violations. This evaporated nearly $11 billion in shareholder wealth.
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2015⚡ Event
San Bernardino Mass Shooting
A married couple carried out a mass shooting at a Christmas party in San Bernardino, California. They died in a shootout with police after fleeing the scene.
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2016⚡ Event
Oakland Warehouse Fire
Thirty-six people died in a fire at an illegally converted warehouse in Oakland, California. This was the deadliest U.S. building fire since 2003.
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Famous Birthdays on December 2(5)
Notable Deaths on December 2(5)
December 2 in History
December 2 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1956 to the present day.
Major Events on December 2
Among the most notable events on December 2: Rosa Parks arrested (1956), Benazir Bhutto Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988), Malayan Communist Party Peace Accord (1989). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 2
Notable figures born on December 2 include Annalise Basso, Anna Kalinskaya, Neil Erasmus. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 2
Remembered figures who died on December 2 include Ed Botterell, Helmut Duckadam, Neale Fraser. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 2?
- December 2 is home to 16 recorded historical entries, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 2?
- One of the most notable events on December 2 is: Rosa Parks arrested.
- Who was born on December 2?
- Famous figures born on December 2 include Annalise Basso, Anna Kalinskaya, Neil Erasmus.
- How many historical events happened on December 2?
- Our collection records 6 historical events on December 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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