Historical Events
- "Homecoming" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 49 performances
Music Premiere
Charles Strouse and Richard Maltby, Jr's musical "Nick & Nora" opens at Marquis Theater, NYC; runs for 9 performances
- Russia, Belorussia & Ukraine form Commonwealth of Ind States
- The Romanian Constitution is adopted in a referendum.
Famous Deaths
- (Wilbur) "Buck" Clayton, American jazz trumpet player (Count Basie; Billie Holiday; Lester Young), and bandleader, dies at 80
- Kimberly Bergalis, got AIDS from health care worker, dies at 23
About December 8, 1991
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - George Michael & Elton John
