What are the important events that happened on December 8, 1980? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
December 8, 1980: Facts & Myths About This Day
December 8, 1980 is the 343rd day of the year 1980 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, 1980 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 95,856 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectatetracontatrigon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $128.30. (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.
Monkey 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, 1980 Historical Events
- 1980 –John Lennon, an English musician (former member of The Beatles), and peace activist, is murdered by Mark David Chapman, a mentally unstable fan, in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City.
Who were born on December 8, 1980?
- 1980 –Lisa Kelly, American reality television personality
Who died on December 8, 1980?
- 1980 –John Lennon, English musician (The Beatles) (b. 1940)
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