Notable people born on December 8

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People born on this day

Sinéad O'ConnorIrish singer-songwriter (1966–2023)Born in 1966 · View source ↗1966

Diego RiveraMexican muralist (1886–1957)Born in 1886 · View source ↗1886

Jean SibeliusFinnish composer (1865–1957)Born in 1865 · View source ↗1865

Georges MélièsFrench filmmaker and illusionist (1861–1938)Born in 1861 · View source ↗1861

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on December 8, 2026

Moon phaseNew MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction0 %

Distance to the Moon403,800 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacSagittariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. EutychiusA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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