A history of shuttle launches: December

2nd December 1988, Atlantis STS-27, and in 1990, Columbia STS-35, and in 1992, Discovery STS-53, and in 1993, Endeavour STS-61

4th December 1965, Gemini 7, and in 1998, Endeavour STS-88

5th December 2001, Endeavour STS-108

7th December 1972, Apollo 17 (America and Challenger)

9th December 2006, Discovery STS-116

15th December 1965, Gemini 6

19th December 1999, Discovery STS-103

21st December 1968, Apollo 8 launch