What happened on Tuesday December 02, 1975?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1975:

• Communist Takeover of Laos On December 2, 1975, a significant political transformation occurred in Laos when communist forces, specifically the Pathet Lao, seized control of the country. King Sisavang Vatthana was compelled to resign, marking the end of the Laotian monarchy. The Lao People's Democratic Republic was officially proclaimed, establishing a new communist government.
• New York City Bankruptcy Rescue The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted 213-203 to rescue New York City from potential bankruptcy, approving a financial rescue plan worth $6.9 billion. This decision was crucial in preventing a major economic crisis for one of America's most important cities.
• South Moluccan Train Hijacking On December 2, 1975, a violent train hijacking took place in Wijster, Drente, Netherlands, involving seven South Moluccan terrorists. The incident resulted in three fatalities, highlighting the tensions and separatist movements of the period.
• Indonesian Consulate Hostage Crisis Six South Moluccan terrorists seized the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam, taking 37 hostages, including 17 children. This dramatic incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and separatist struggles of the South Moluccan community.
• Cricket Milestone Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell achieved a remarkable feat on December 2, 1975, scoring a century in each innings of the first Test match against the West Indies, demonstrating exceptional batting prowess.

Events in 1975

December 02, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1975

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1975

December 02, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1975 can also be written as 12/2/1975 in the US and as 2/12/1975 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1975 in December 1975 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1975:

• Adel Kachermi
• Priscilla Telmon

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1975:

• E. W. Emo
• Hans Johner

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1975 was Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly
2. K.C and the Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)
3. Jigsaw - Sky High
4. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
5. Captain and Tennille - The Way I Want To Touch You

December 02, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
3. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
4. Bay City Rollers - Money Honey
5. The Stylistics - Na Na Is The Saddest Word

December 02, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1975 was I Love Music (Part 1) by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. The O'Jays - I Love Music (Part 1)
2. Al Green - Full Of Fire
3. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Part Time Love
5. KC And The Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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December 02, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1975 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 1975 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 02, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:27 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Dec 18, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1975

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Someone born on December 02, 1975 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 9 days old,

or 2567 weeks

or 17969 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1975?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1975.

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