Famous Birthdays
- James "Pigmeat" Jarrett, American pianist, born in Cordele, Georgia (d. 1995)
- John Qualen, Canadian actor (Casablanca, The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers), born in Vancouver, British Columbia (d. 1987)
- Sarah Williamson, American missionary in Liberia, born in Norfolk, Virginia (d. 1986)
About December 8, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius