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Today is Monday, December 2, 2024. It’s the 337th day of the year, and we’re on week 49.

Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!

Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!

We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!

Today’s Highlighted Events

The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.

OTD in 2020: The United Kingdom became the first country to legalize the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine.

2020

The United Kingdom became the first country to legalize the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine.

OTD in 1982: The first artificial heart was successfully implanted.

1982

The first artificial heart was successfully implanted.

OTD in 1908: The Chinese child Emperor Pu Yi ascended the Chinese throne at the age of two.

1908

The Chinese child Emperor Pu Yi ascended the Chinese throne at the age of two.

OTD in 1804: Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned the Emperor of France in Paris.

1804

Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned the Emperor of France in Paris.

These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!

Today’s Famous Birthdays

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.

1981

Britney Spears

Britney Spears

Britney Spears is an American pop singer born on December 2, 1981, in Mississippi, USA. She is 43 years old today.

1991

Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth is an American singer born on December 2, 1991, in New Jersey, USA. He is 33 years old today.

1970

Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio is an American actor born on December 2, 1970, in New York, USA. He is 54 years old today.

Today’s Quote

Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.

1969

We’ve got the gift of love. But love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard, or just think it’s gonna get on with itself. You gotta keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it, and be careful of it, and keep the flies off and see that it’s alright, and nurture it.

John Lennon

John Lennon

English Singer

Today’s Special Holiday

Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.

December 2: National Mutt Day
United States

National Mutt Day

Purebreed dogs have always gotten the most love and attention, and that’s just straight-up unfair. Mixed breed dogs are often the best dogs around, so let’s celebrate these beautiful mutts today by giving them plenty of treats and a nice long walk!

Today’s Shower Thoughts

Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”

We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

“Titanic” was the first movie ever to gross $1 billion at the box office and was also the first film to sell 1 million copies on DVD.

Fast Facts About Today

Facts & Historic Events That Happened on December 2
Day of week Monday
Week number Week 49
Day of year Day 337 of 2024
Decade 2020s
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Leap year 2024 is a leap year
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