Historical Events
- French nun Bernadette Soubirous, who saw the vision of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, is canonized by the Catholic Church
Famous Birthdays
- (Clerow) "Flip" Wilson, American Grammy Award-winning comedian, and Emmy Award-winning writer and TV personality (The Flip Wilson Show), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 1998)
- Ana Ofelia Murguía, Mexican actress (Mamá Coco-Coco; La Reina de la Noche), born in Mexico City (d. 2023)
- Johnny Green, American basketball power forward (NBA All-Star 1962, 63, 65, 71; NY Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, SD Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Cincinnati Royals/KC-Omaha Kings), born in Dayton, Ohio (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Yamamoto Gonnohyōe, Japanese admiral and politician (Prime Minister of Japan 1913-1914, 1923-1924), dies at 81
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights
About December 8, 1933
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
