Famous Birthdays
- Clinton Bowen Fisk, American abolitionist, Brevet Major General (Union Army), helped establish 1st free public schools in the South, born in York, New York (d. 1890)
- Robert Bullock, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Greenville, North Carolina (d. 1905)
About December 8, 1828
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 195 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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