How Many Days Until December 8th
Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until December 8th.
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December 8th: Day Overview and Fun Facts
- Day of the Year: December 8th is the 342nd day of the year in common years and the 343rd in leap years.
- Days Remaining: There are 23 days left in the year after December 8th.
Fun Facts About December 8th
- The Immaculate Conception Celebrated: December 8th is observed as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic holiday celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. It is a public holiday in many Catholic-majority countries.
- The United States Declares War on Japan: On December 8, 1941, the U.S. Congress declared war on Japan, officially entering World War II, just one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- The Founding of the AFL-CIO: On December 8, 1955, the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merged to form the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the U.S.
- John Lennon Is Assassinated: On December 8, 1980, former Beatles member John Lennon was shot and killed outside his home in New York City by Mark David Chapman, shocking the world and leaving a lasting impact on music history.
- The Signing of NAFTA: On December 8, 1993, U.S. President Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), strengthening economic ties between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- The First Women’s College Basketball Game: On December 8, 1896, the first women’s college basketball game was played between Stanford and the University of California, marking a historic moment in women’s sports.
- The Apollo 17 Moon Landing Begins: On December 8, 1972, NASA’s Apollo 17 crew orbited the Moon before making the final manned Moon landing in history.
- The Introduction of the European Union Flag: On December 8, 1955, the European flag, featuring 12 golden stars in a circle on a blue background, was officially adopted by the Council of Europe.
- The Launch of the First Digital Camera by Kodak: On December 8, 1975, Kodak engineer Steven Sasson developed the first prototype of a digital camera, laying the foundation for modern digital photography.
Notable Birthdays:
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1542): Scottish queen who was executed for her alleged role in plots against Queen Elizabeth I.
- Eli Whitney (1765): American inventor, best known for creating the cotton gin, which revolutionized agriculture.
- Jim Morrison (1943): Rock singer, poet, and lead vocalist of The Doors, known for songs like Light My Fire.
Fun Observation
December 8th is a day of both triumphs and tragedies. From the U.S. entering World War II and the founding of labor unions to the tragic assassination of John Lennon, this date carries historical weight. It also highlights innovation, as seen in the invention of the digital camera and the introduction of the EU flag, shaping modern society in profound ways.
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