1935Birth
Woody Allen born
Woody Allen was born. American filmmaker.
Tuesday 13 October 2026
On This Day
What happened, who was born, who we lost — plus today's horoscope for every sign.
Discover thousands of historical events that happened on this day, your birthday, or any other day of the year. 1,000s of searchable events.
Daily Horoscope
Personal guidance for your zodiac, not generic. Energy, love, career.
On This Day
Real, verified events that share your birthday. Dozens of events per day searchable.
∞
Coincidence Engine
Two birth milestones share this date — Woody Allen born (1935) and Zoe Kravitz born (1988), 53 years apart.
2 / 3 coincidences found today • Auto-spins every 7s
From CurioVault
Today's curiosity
She wore a towering wig to house her pets and refused all guests before 4pm.
Read on CurioVault.co →Birthday twins
You share your birthday with...
Zoe Kravitz1988- Bette Midler1945
- Woody Allen1935
1 December in history
0 eventsEvents, inventions, discoveries and releases. Looking for people or sport? See , and below.
We are adding more verified events for this date - more coming soon.
No verified events yet for 1 December.
What happened on this day · Odd history for today
Vintage News
Strange but true headlines of the day
OddlyTrue News Stand
Pick another date or enter your birthday (day + month only)
Viewing 1 December — today is 13 October.
Born on this day
3
1945Birth
Bette Midler born
Bette Midler was born. American singer and actress.
1988Birth
Zoe Kravitz born
Zoe Kravitz was born. American actress.
Died on this day
17 in the archiveFive infamous ends — executed, assassinated or murdered — drawn at random from the archive. All infamous ends →
Accident
1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Assassinated
1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
Assassinated
1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Suicide
30 BCDeath
Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Famous birthdays
22 this weekToday · 1 December
- Zoe KravitzAmerican actress (born 1988)Born 1988 · 38 years ago today
- Bette MidlerAmerican actress and singer (born 1945)Born 1945 · 81 years ago today
- Woody AllenAmerican filmmaker and actor (born 1935)Born 1935 · 91 years ago today
Coming up this week
Britney SpearsAmerican singer (born 1981)2 December · born 1981
Lucy LiuAmerican actress (born 1968)2 December · born 1968
Maria CallasAmerican and Greek soprano (1923–1977)2 December · born 1923
Sigmund FreudAustrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis (1856–1939)2 December · born 1856
Amanda SeyfriedAmerican actress (born 1985)3 December · born 1985
Brendan FraserAmerican and Canadian actor (born 1968)3 December · born 1968
Day of Recognition1 December
World AIDS Day
Unites people worldwide in the fight against HIV, supporting those affected, and mourning those lost.
Music · No.1 on this day
What was topping the charts
The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.
2016 10 yrs ago
2006 20 yrs ago
1996 30 yrs ago
1986 40 yrs ago
1976 50 yrs ago
1966 60 yrs ago
1956 70 yrs ago
Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 1 December.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
Sporting almanac
Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
Why 2 million people will check OddlyTrue every morning
Learn, laugh, connect with history. Free daily email 7am. 1,000s of searchable events.