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Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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2 Births
5 Events
7 Total entries

★ Born on this day 2 entries

1935
Lou Rawls
US 91 yrs ago
1935
Woody Allen, actor, director.
US Arts & Culture 91 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1887
Sherlock Holmes first appears in print: "A Study In Scarlet."
US 139 yrs ago
1913
First drive-up gasoline station opens, in Pittsburgh.
US Media & Broadcasting 113 yrs ago
1922
First skywriting over the US - "Hello U.S.A." - by Capt. Turner, RAF.
US 104 yrs ago
1951
Golden Gate Bridge closed because of high winds.
US Geography & Exploration 75 yrs ago
1966
The Pope declares, that catholics are allowed to eat meat on Fridays, except during Lent. (Wow Man!)
US Religion 60 yrs ago