What happened this day in history December 8, 1940

What are the important events that happened on December 8, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 8, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 8, 1940 is the 343rd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 23 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 25, 1940 – a Sunday. 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 ‘trihectatetracontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $289.65. (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.

Dragon 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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Who were born on December 8, 1940?

  • 1940
    Brant Alyea, American baseball player

Who died on December 8, 1940?

  • 1940
    George Lloyd (bishop of Saskatchewan), Anglican Bishop and theologian (b. 1861)

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