Historical Events
- Head of the Catholic Church in Ireland Cardinal William Conway publishes a pamphlet on the topic of segregation in education in Northern Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Christopher Kelk Ingold, English chemist (Cahn–Ingold–Prelog priority rules), dies at 77
1970 Highlights
About December 8, 1970
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
#1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
