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December 8, 2018

December 8, 2018, was a Saturday. It was the 342nd day of 2018. The decade was the 2010s.

5 years, 3 months, and 20 days have passed since December 8, 2018.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on December 8, 2018?

  • Following reports of friction, US President Donald Trump announces that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2018.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 8, 2018:

  • United States: "Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott
  • United Kingdom: "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 2018

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

  • Sicko Mode - Travis Scott
  • Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande
  • Happier - Marshmello & Bastille
  • Without Me - Halsey
  • High Hopes - Panic! At The Disco
Play the top songs from 2018
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2018. Take a trip back to the peak days of Drake, Post Malone, Camila Cabello and Juice WRLD.
Ralph Breaks the Internet

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Ralph Breaks the Internet" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 2018.

Facts

This date was 1,937 days ago. Approximately 65 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 2018, in week 49. The decade was the 2010s. There were only 23 days left in the year. A child born on this day is 5 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 22 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 8, 2018

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, December 8, 2018. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The Christmas season of 2018 has begun. In America, the song "Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott is at the top of the singles charts, while "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Emiliano Sala, Keith Flint, Luke Perry, and Mike Thalassitis would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Modern Family", "American Horror Story", "Once Upon a Time", and "Rick and Morty". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Far Cry 5", "God of War", "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4", and "Spider-Man". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "Game Shakers", "Bunnicula", and "The Loud House".

Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, Hello Barbie, Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage, and the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 2018.

  • Christmas 2018 has begun.

    Christmas 2018 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 2018 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 8, 2018.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 8, 2018.

  • November 8, 2018: Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi releases his single "Someone You Loved".
  • November 9, 2018: The computer-animated film "The Grinch" is released in movie theaters.
  • November 12, 2018:
    • American comic book writer Stan Lee passes away at the age of 95.
    • Singer Sinead O'Connor causes controversy after she tweets that she never wants to spend time with white people again.
  • November 13, 2018:
    • The stealth video game "Hitman 2" is released by IO Interactive.
    • Opening arguments begin in the trial of extradited Mexican cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
  • November 15, 2018: Soccer: Premier League teams vote in favour of introducing VAR.
  • November 16, 2018:
    • Tumblr is removed from Apple's app store after images of child sexual abuse are found on its website.
    • The comedy film "Instant Family" is released in movie theaters.
    • The film "Green Book" is released in movie theaters.
  • November 17, 2018: The Yellow Vests movement begins in France.
  • November 19, 2018: Watts family murders: Chris Watts is sentenced to five life sentences for the murders of his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in August.
  • November 30, 2018: Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush passes away.
  • December 3, 2018:
    • The song "Old Town Road" is released by rapper Lil Nas X.
    • Microblogging website Tumblr announces that it will be removing all adult content from its services.
  • December 4, 2018: Luka Modric is awarded the 2018 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 6, 2018: "YouTube Rewind 2018" receives universally negative reviews.
  • December 7, 2018:
    • Comedian Kevin Hart steps down from hosting the 2019 Academy Awards following a controversy over old homophobic tweets that he made.
    • CNN reports that US President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly are no longer on speaking terms.
  • This date: December 8, 2018
  • December 9, 2018:
    • Football manager Harry Redknapp wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • Quadriga Fintech Solutions founder Gerald Cotten reportedly dies while traveling to India.
  • December 13, 2018: "YouTube Rewind 2018" becomes the most disliked video on YouTube.
  • December 15, 2018: Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 18, 2018: Football: Jose Mourinho is sacked by Manchester United.
  • December 19, 2018:
    • Soccer: Ole Gunnar Solskjær becomes the caretaker manager of Manchester United.
    • Hundreds of flights are cancelled following reports of drone sightings at Gatwick Airport.
  • December 20, 2018: US defense secretary James Mattis resigns due to differences with Donald Trump over the treatment of allies.
  • December 22, 2018: A United States federal government shutdown occurs due to disagreements over immigration policy and the funding of a proposed wall on the Mexico border.
  • December 23, 2018: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are married.
  • January 4, 2019: The "world_record_egg" account is created on Instagram.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 2018, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 8, 2018 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 2018

The following TV shows were popular in December 2018:

TV shows from December 2018.

Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
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
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
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 8, 2018

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2018:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

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
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2018

Toys and games that were popular in 2018:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2018.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Red Dead Redemption 2 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2
Spider-Man 2018
Spider-Man
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
God of War 2018
God of War
Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
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 65 on this day in 2018.

Ann Coulter

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She turned 57 on this day in 2018.

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She turned 54 on this day in 2018.

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She turned 52 on this day in 2018.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She turned 36 on this day in 2018.

Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He turned 24 on this day in 2018.

Reece James

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He turned 19 on this day in 2018.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

  • Immaculate Conception (Spain)
USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on December 8, 2018.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 8, 2018 was most likely conceived around March 17, 2018.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 2018 is close to August 31, 2019.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 2018:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 276 weeks have passed.
  • 167,356,800 seconds have passed since December 8, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 195,249,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 86,356,108,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 27,892,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 14,392,685 steps. That's roughly 6,397 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,008,282 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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