Notable people born on January 8

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People born on this day

Elvis PresleyAmerican singer and actor (1935–1977)Born in 1935 · View source ↗1935

Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)Born in 1942 · View source ↗1942

David BowieEnglish musician and actor (1947–2016)Born in 1947 · View source ↗1947

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 8, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction71 %

Distance to the Moon388,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

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

Catholic calendarSt. SeverinA 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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