Historical Events
- Exhibition "The Art of Zen" featuring ink painting "Persimmons" the 'Zen Mona Lisa' by 13th century Chinese monk Muqi opens In San Francisco [1]
Sports History
Kawhi Leonard scores a season-high 41 points in a win over the Utah Jazz
Famous Deaths
- Clyde Butts, West Indian cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 10 wickets; Guyana), dies in a motor accident at 66
- Joe Solomon, West Indian cricket batsman (27 Tests, 1 x 100, 9 x 50, HS 100no; British Guiana, Berbice), dies at 93
- Paul Webb, American college basketball coach (Randolph–Macon College 1956-75, Old Dominion University 1975-85), dies at 94
- Ryan O'Neal, American actor (Love Story; Paper Moon; What's Up, Doc?), dies at 82 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About December 8, 2023
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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#1 Song: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
#1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!
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