Today in History - 08 December 2025

On This Day — 8 December

Key events, births, and deaths on December 8th throughout history

Historical Events

1941

U.S. and UK declare war on Japan.

1980

John Lennon assassinated in New York.

1991

Belavezha Accords dissolve the Soviet Union.

2005

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar honored with a U.S. stamp.

Notable Births

1542

Mary, Queen of Scots.

1925

Sammy Davis Jr. – American entertainer.

1982

Nicki Minaj – Trinidadian-American rapper.

In Memoriam

1596

Luis de León – Spanish poet.

2004

Dimebag Darrell – American guitarist (Pantera).