1. On December 2, 1819, Alabama was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States of America. The state had previously been a part of the Mississippi Territory before achieving statehood.

2. The famous civil rights activist, Rosa Parks, was born on December 2, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Parks played a pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, which led to the desegregation of public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama.

3. In 1933, the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, which repealed Prohibition. This was a significant event in Alabama's history, as the state had been a strong supporter of Prohibition and had even gone so far as to outlaw alcohol sales a full 10 years prior to the national ban.

4. December 2, 1967, marked the day that John Sparkman, a former Alabama Congressman and Senator, passed away. Sparkman was known for his work on important legislation in the fields of civil rights and foreign policy.

5. On December 2, 1983, the historic Alabama Theatre in Birmingham was re-opened after being closed for six years. The theatre, which was built in 1927, is a beloved cultural center in the state and is known for hosting a wide variety of events, including concerts, plays, and movies.