Historical Events
- National Football League Championship, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.: Chicago Bears beat Washington Redskins, 73-0; most one-sided victory in NFL history; first NFL title game broadcast on national radio
Famous Birthdays
- Brant Alyea, American baseball player
- Jenny Linden, English actress (Hedda, Dr Who & the Daleks), born in Worthing, Sussex, England
Famous Deaths
- George Exton Lloyd, Anglican Bishop and theologian (b. 1861)
1940 Highlights
About December 8, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
