December 8th in History

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December 8th in History

1941: As a result of the attack on Pearl Harbour, Britain, the United States and Australia declare war on Japan
1991: The Soviet Union comes to an end, with the forming of a 'Commonwealth of Independent States'

December 8th birthdays

1542: Mary Queen Of Scots, Scottish Queen who ascended to the throne aged seven
1894: James Thurber, American writer
1925: Sammy Davis Jr., American actor