Famous Birthdays
- Fiske Kimball, American architect and art historian, born in Newton, Massachusetts (d. 1955)
- Paul Cavanagh, British actor (The Woman in Green, Tarzan & his Mate), born in Chislehurst, England (d. 1964)
About December 8, 1888
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius