Famous Birthdays
- Sun Li-jen, Chinese general (best known for his leadership in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War), born in Jinnu, Lujiang, Chaohu, Anhui, Qing dynasty (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Russell, English pianist and composer, dies at 87
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About December 8, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius