2009⚡ Event
Baghdad Bombings
Multiple bombings in Baghdad, carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq, resulted in at least 127 deaths and 448 injuries. The attacks occurred on December 8, 2009.
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What Happened on December 8?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 8(5)
2010⚡ Event
IKAROS Spacecraft Flies by Venus
The Japanese spacecraft IKAROS successfully flew by Venus, demonstrating solar-sail technology. The mission objective was met.
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2013⚡ Event
Little India Riot in Singapore
A riot erupted in Little India, Singapore, following a fatal bus accident. This was the first such event in over 40 years.
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2013⚡ Event
Metallica Performs in Antarctica
Metallica became the first band to perform on all seven continents by playing a concert in Antarctica. The event took place on December 8, 2013.
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2024⚡ Event
Syrian Civil War Ends
The Syrian civil war concluded with the surrender of the Syrian Ba'ath Party to the opposition. Bashar al-Assad's party was defeated.
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Birthdays on December 8(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Josh Christopher
Josh Christopher is an American basketball player.
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Deaths on December 8(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Robbie Shakespeare
Robbie Shakespeare was a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer.
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2024🕊️ Death
Clarke Reed
Clarke Reed was an American businessman and politician.
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December 8 in History
December 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 8
Examples currently recorded for December 8 include Baghdad Bombings (2009), IKAROS Spacecraft Flies by Venus (2010), Little India Riot in Singapore (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on December 8
People recorded as born on December 8 include DeMario Douglas, Bayron Matos, Josh Christopher. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 8
Remembered figures who died on December 8 include René Auberjonois, Robbie Shakespeare, Ryan O'Neal. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 8?
- One event currently recorded for December 8 is: Baghdad Bombings.
- Who was born on December 8?
- People recorded as born on December 8 include DeMario Douglas, Bayron Matos, Josh Christopher.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 8.
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