Event:
2nd French empire established; Louis Napoleon becomes emperor
More Notable Events on December 2:
1993 Dow-Jones hits record 3702.11
1990 1st parlimentary election in newly reunified Germany
1990 1st time 12 people in space
1974 Cowhide, rather than just horsehide, can be used to make baseballs
1964 Ringo Starr's tonsils are removed
