Historical Events
- House Dems select majority leader Jim Wright as 48th speaker
- NBC premiere of miniseries "Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna" (Part 2)
Famous Birthdays
- Amir Khan, English boxer, born in Bolton, United Kingdom
- Kate Voegele, American musician, born in Bay Village, Ohio
About December 8, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
#1 Song: The Final Countdown - Europe
