Historical Events
- NHL California Seals change name to Oakland Seals
- The Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" EP is released in UK; issued in US as an album, including additional singles from 1967
Famous Birthdays
- Darren Sheridan, English footballer and manager, born in Stretford, United Kingdom
- Jeff George, American NFL quarterback (Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Kotono Mitsuishi, Japanese seiyu (voice actress), born in Tokyo, Japan
- Marina Augusta Baker, English glamour model (Playboy playmate Mar, 1987) and politician, born in Windsor England,
- Ron George, American linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), born in Heidelberg, Germany
- Tony Mayberry, American NFL center (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Würzburg, Germany
Famous Deaths
- John Mills, Sr., American singer (Mills Brothers) (b. 1889)
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1935-1967)
Jr., 1st African-American astronaut and U.S. Air Force major, dies in a crash of an F-104 Starfighter while training at 32
About December 8, 1967
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Daydream Believer - The Monkees
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
