December 2nd
- 1760 – John Breckinridge born.
- 1816 – Thomas Fletcher left office as US House of Representatives from Kentucky, 1st District.
- 1821 – Alvin Hawkins born.
- 1865 – Harvey Helm born.
- 1890 – Fate Marable born.
- 1902 – A. J. Alexander died, aged 78.
- 1927 – Ralph Beard born.
- 1941 – Carl Nett born.
- 1959 – Mac King born.
- 1990 – Clint Thomas died, aged 94.
- 1997 – Steve Hamilton died, aged 63.
- 2007 – Elizabeth Hardwick died, aged 91.
