What happened this day in history December 8, 1947

What are the important events that happened on December 8, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 8, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 8, 1947 is the 342nd day of the year 1947 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, 1947 – 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 Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $264.35. (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.

Pig is the mythical animal and Fire 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, 1947?

  • 1947
    Chava Alberstein, Israeli singer, lyricist, composer, and musical arranger
  • 1947
    Gérard Blanc, French singer
  • 1947
    Gregg Allman, American musician (The Allman Brothers Band)
  • 1947
    Kati-Claudia Fofonoff, Finnish author
  • 1947
    Thomas R. Cech, American chemist, Nobel laureate

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