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On December 8, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts from across history. The 342nd day of the Gregorian calendar is December 8. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony was premiered on this day, SpaceX became the first commercial corporation to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft, and Metallica became the first band to perform on all seven continents following their performance in Antarctica.
Sagittarius is the zodiac sign for December 8. Nicki Minaj, Kim Basinger, and Ann Coulter all have famous birthdays. National Bartender Day and National Brownie Day both fall on December 8. (December 08, 1980) (December 08, 2010) (December 08, 2016) (December 08, 2019) (Died on December 08, 2019)
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On this day in 1980, Mark David Chapman fatally shot British artist John Lennon in New York City, prompting a worldwide outpouring of grief. Lennon rose to stardom with the Beatles and had a successful solo career.
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SpaceX, an American aerospace company, became the first commercial company to launch a spacecraft, called the Dragon capsule, into space and bring it back to Earth.
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John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, died at the age of 95. He was recognised as a national hero for his accomplishments.
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Caroll Spinney, an American actor and puppeteer, died at the age of 85. Spinney created the characteristics and mannerisms of Big Bird, which he played for nearly 50 years.
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Caroll Spinney, American puppeteer and actor (b. 1933).
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