Famous Birthdays
- Émile Reynaud, French inventor of the praxinoscope who created the first projected animated films (Pantomimes Lumineuses), born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France (d. 1918)
About December 8, 1844
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius