What are the important events that happened on December 8, 1941? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
December 8, 1941: Facts & Myths About This Day
December 8, 1941 is the 342nd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 23 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 25, 1941 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectatetracontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $28,622.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Snake is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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December 8, 1941 Historical Events
- 1941 –Japanese forces simultaneously invade Malaya, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines. These happen concurrently with the Attack on Pearl Harbor, which was on December 7 in the United States.
- 1941 –United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares December 7 to be “a date which will live in infamy”, after which the U.S. and the Republic of China declare war against Japan.
Who were born on December 8, 1941?
- 1941 –Bob Brown, American football player
- 1941 –Bobby Elliott, English musician (Drummer for The Hollies)
- 1941 –Ed Brinkman, American baseball player
- 1941 –Randall Cunningham, First Navy Vietnam Ace, American politician
- 1941 –Sir Geoff Hurst, English footballer
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