What happened this day in history December 8, 1953

What are the important events that happened on December 8, 1953? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 8, 1953: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 8, 1953 is the 342nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 23 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 25, 1953 – a Tuesday. 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 Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,194.05. (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 Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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December 8, 1953 Historical Events

  • 1953
    United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his “Atoms for Peace” speech, and the U.S. launches its “Atoms for Peace” program that supplied equipment and information to schools, hospitals, and research institutions around the world.

Who were born on December 8, 1953?

  • 1953
    Kim Basinger, American actress
  • 1953
    Norman Finkelstein, American professor
  • 1953
    Roy Firestone, American sports announcer
  • 1953
    Sam Kinison, American comedian (d. 1992)

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