Historical Events
- 30 killed at religious rebellion in Algeria
Billboard Music Awards
4th Billboard Music Awards: Whitney Houston, The Bodyguard Soundtrack win
- Dow-Jones hits record 3734.53
- Storm hits western Europe, 11 killed in England
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Sophia Robb, American actress (Bridge to Terabithia; The Carrie Diaries), born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Andre Cerf, French actor and filmmaker (Nana), dies at 93
- Carlotta Monti, lover of WC Fields, dies at 86
About December 8, 1993
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 29 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Again - Janet Jackson
#1 Song: Mr Blobby - Mr Blobby
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