Today is Friday, December 8. It is my birthday today. So in celebration of this happy occasion, I have decided to list a few historical events that have happened on December 8. Some of these I already knew, some are new to me. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed researching them.
Eli Whitney Born, 1765
The inventor of the cotton gin was born in Westboro, MA.
Southern Reconstruction, 1863
President Abraham Lincoln unveiled his plan of Reconstruction for the South.
U.S. Enters WWII, 1941
The United States declares war on Japan, thus entering World War II. This was the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
“I Love Lucy” Pregnancy, 1952
A pregnancy was acknowledged on a television show for the first time.
Phil Collen Was Born, 1957
Lead guitar player for the rock band Def Leppard (not the pop singer, that’s Collins) was born. Rock on!!
Elvis on TV, 1968
The famous “Elvis” television special aired on NBC.
John Lennon Dies, 1980
The singer/songwriter/former Beatle was shot outside his NYC apartment by Mark David Chapman, a crazed fan.
Bryan Adams on American Bandstand, 1984
Bryan Adams performs “Run to You” and “Kids Just Wanna Rock” on American Bandstand. Sorry, ladies, this was way before “Everything I Do (I Do It For You)”.
New O.J. Trial Jurors, 1994
Twelve alternate jurors were chosen for the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
Snipes Surrenders to Authorities for Tax Fraud, 2006
Actor Wesley Snipes surrendered to authorities to face the charge of tax fraud. He was released on $1 million bond.
Josh H.
Joshua Marty Horne born, 1978
The guitarist was known for his whistling technique and mastery of Jeet Kune Do.
c’mon steve (kicks air)
Thanks, Bobby (I won’t use your real name, that way I may protect your identity) for reminding me of that awesome Def Lep vid.
Happy Birthday Josh (a bit late, sorry). Hope it was great. Sorry we couldn’t celebrate with you guys.
If we could have been in 2 places at once, we would have 
Oh! and I didn’t know that about I Love Lucy. How interesting!
January 8, 2006:
Thinking he was buying regular, good-tasting peanut butter cookies for Josh Horne’s birthday party, Kevin places a batch of yucky, sugar-free peanut butter cookies into his grocery cart.
Five days later, his taste buds are still not properly working.
January 8th? Check your calender Kev :)I guess those cookies messed with more than your taste buds.
Poor, Kev. He never knew what those cookies would do to him.