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December 8, 2015

December 8, 2015, was a Tuesday. It was the 342nd day of 2015. The decade was the 2010s.

8 years, 3 months, and 11 days have passed since December 8, 2015.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 8, 2015:

  • United States: "Hello" by Adele
  • United Kingdom: "Sorry" by Justin Bieber

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 2015

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Hello - Adele
  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • Hotline Bling - Drake
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 2015.

Facts

This date was 3,024 days ago. Approximately 101 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 2015, in week 50. The decade was the 2010s. There were only 23 days left in the year. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 34 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 8, 2015

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2015 has begun.

In America, the song "Hello" by Adele is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sorry" by Justin Bieber is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier. People are using the Internet slang phrase "Netflix and chill" as a euphemism for sexual activity. Meanwhile, a gesture called "the dab" has become the latest trend. Sports stars in particular are starting to incorporate the move into their celebrations.

MMA fans are currently looking forward to the fight between Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo at UFC 194. Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has just been crowned as the winner of the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!". If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lemmy, David Bowie, Angela Raiola, and Rob Ford would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Vampire Diaries", "Game of Thrones", "Black Mirror", and "Power". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lego Jurassic World", "Batman: Arkham Knight", "Call of Duty: Black Ops III", and "Just Cause 3". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "The Fairly OddParents", "Lab Rats: Bionic Island", and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn".

Popular toys at the moment include Rainbow Loom, the Xbox One, Minion Dave Talking Action Figure, and Farm Mash-Up.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 2015.

  • Christmas 2015 has begun.

    Christmas 2015 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 2015 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 8, 2015.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 8, 2015.

  • November 10, 2015:
    • Twenty One Pilots release their song "Stressed Out".
    • The RPG game "Fallout 4" is released.
  • November 12, 2015: Two suicide bombers detonate explosives in Beirut, Lebanon. 43 people are killed.
  • November 13, 2015: 130 people are murdered after Islamic terrorist group ISIS carry out a series of terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
  • November 14, 2015: Holly Holm defeats Ronda Rousey at UFC 193.
  • November 15, 2015: Vincent Roy Margera (Don Vito) of Jackass fame passes dies from kidney and liver failure at the age of 59.
  • November 17, 2015:
    • Actor Charlie Sheen announces that he is HIV positive.
    • The first same-sex marriages in the Republic of Ireland take place.
    • The video game "Star Wars Battlefront" is released.
    • Mens magazine FHM announces that it will be suspending its publication.
  • November 18, 2015: Former New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu passes away at the age of 40 due to a kidney condition.
  • November 20, 2015:
    • The movie "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" is released.
    • The video game Roblox is released on the Xbox One.
  • November 21, 2015: The Belgium city of Brussels goes into a security lockdown due to information about a potential terrorist attack.
  • November 24, 2015: Turkey shoots down a Russian military jet at the border between Turkey and Syria.
  • November 25, 2015: A security lockdown in Brussels is lifted following 16 arrests and 20 raids on suspected terrorists.
  • November 28, 2015: Boxing: Tyson Fury defeats Wladimir Klitschko.
  • November 29, 2015: NBA star Kobe Bryant announces that he will be retiring at the end of the season.
  • December 1, 2015: James Charles creates his YouTube channel.
  • December 2, 2015:
    • 14 people are shot dead in a terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California.
    • Kylian MbappĂ© makes his first team debut for Monaco.
  • December 6, 2015:
    • Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • Justin Bieber releases his song "Love Yourself".
  • This date: December 8, 2015
  • December 12, 2015: UFC 194: Conor McGregor knocks out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.
  • December 14, 2015: Eastenders actress Sian Blake is murdered by her partner.
  • December 15, 2015:
    • Jordan Smith wins the ninth season of The Voice.
    • American rapper Desiigner releases his song "Panda".
  • December 17, 2015:
    • Football: Chelsea sack manager Jose Mourinho for the second time.
    • Hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is arrested for securities fraud.
  • December 18, 2015:
    • Star Wars: The Force Awakens is released in cinemas.
    • The first season of Making a Murderer is released on Netflix.
  • December 19, 2015: Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 20, 2015: Soccer: Bayern Munich announce that Carlo Ancelotti will become their next manager at the end of the season.
  • December 21, 2015:
    • Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are banned from football for eight years.
    • Soccer: Irish winger Damien Duff announces his retirement.
  • December 24, 2015: Rapper Lil Yachty rises to fame after his song "One Night" is used in a viral comedy sketch on YouTube.
  • December 28, 2015: English musician Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister passes away after a short battle with cancer.
  • December 29, 2015: Glee actor Mark Salling is arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 2015, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 8, 2015 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
Television shows

TV shows in 2015

The following TV shows were popular in December 2015:

TV shows from December 2015.

Narcos - Season 1
Narcos - Season 1
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 8, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger

Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
WordGirl
WordGirl
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Frozen toys
Frozen toys
Minecraft action figures
Minecraft action figures
Zoomer Zuppies
Zoomer Zuppies
LEGO Minecraft
LEGO Minecraft
Farm Mash-Up
Farm Mash-Up
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Rainbow Loom
Rainbow Loom
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2015.

Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Star Wars Battlefront 2015
Star Wars Battlefront
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 2015
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Lego Jurassic World 2015
Lego Jurassic World
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Mortal Kombat X 2015
Mortal Kombat X
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield Hardline
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil HD Remaster
The Sims 4 2014
The Sims 4
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on December 8, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 8, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 8.

Sammy Davis, Jr

Sammy Davis, Jr

Entertainer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Actress
Born on December 8, 1953
She turned 62 on this day in 2015.

Ann Coulter

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She turned 54 on this day in 2015.

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She turned 51 on this day in 2015.

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She turned 49 on this day in 2015.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She turned 33 on this day in 2015.

Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He turned 21 on this day in 2015.

Reece James

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He turned 16 on this day in 2015.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

  • Immaculate Conception (Spain)
USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 8, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 8, 2015 was most likely conceived around March 17, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 2015 is close to August 30, 2016.

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Stats for December 8, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 2015:

  • 3,024 days have passed since this date.
  • 432 weeks have passed.
  • 261,273,600 seconds have passed since December 8, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 304,819,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 134,817,177,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 43,545,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 22,469,530 steps. That's roughly 9,986 miles!
  • Since this date, 3,135,283 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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