Historical Events
- Anastasio Somoza García elected President of Nicaragua
- NAACP files suit to equalize salaries of black & white teachers
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Jurjens, Estonian director (The Bank Job), born in Viljandi, Estonia
- Buster Farrer, South African cricketer (South African Test batsman 1962-64), born in King William's Town, Cape Province, South Africa
- David Carradine, American actor (Kung Fu, Mean Streets, Kill Bill V.1 & 2), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2009)
- Malcolm Forsyth, South African-Canadian trombonist and composer (Atayoskewin), born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, (d. 2011)
- Peter Parfitt, English cricketer (fine England batsman of the 1960's), born in Billingford, Breckland, Norfolk, England
About December 8, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
