Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Accardo, American baseball player, born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Philip Rivers, American NFL quarterback (San Diego, LA Chargers), born in Decatur, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- "Big" Walter [Horton], American blues harmonica player (Everybody's Fishin'), dies of heart failure at about 60 [year of birth disputed]
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About December 8, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
