What happened on Tuesday December 08, 2020?

About December 8th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Kingdom initiated its comprehensive coronavirus vaccination effort, deploying the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The National Health Service undertook an unprecedented logistical challenge, recruiting thousands of additional workers to administer millions of vaccine doses, marking a critical turning point in the nation's pandemic response.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 2020 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about December 8th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 2020.

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December 08, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2020:

  • Britain Launches Massive COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign The United Kingdom initiated its comprehensive coronavirus vaccination effort, deploying the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The National Health Service undertook an unprecedented logistical challenge, recruiting thousands of additional workers to administer millions of vaccine doses, marking a critical turning point in the nation's pandemic response.
  • Britain Launches Massive COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign The United Kingdom initiated its comprehensive coronavirus vaccination effort, deploying the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The National Health Service undertook an unprecedented logistical challenge, recruiting thousands of additional workers to administer millions of vaccine doses, marking a critical turning point in the nation's pandemic response.
  • Georgia Recertifies Biden's Presidential Election Victory Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially recertified the state's presidential election results, confirming Joe Biden's victory after a third vote count. Raffensperger emphasized the importance of election integrity and accurate vote counting.
  • Georgia Recertifies Biden's Presidential Election Victory Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially recertified the state's presidential election results, confirming Joe Biden's victory after a third vote count. Raffensperger emphasized the importance of election integrity and accurate vote counting.
  • Dr. Fauci Warns of Potential Post-Holiday COVID-19 Surge Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic could significantly worsen following the holiday season, highlighting potential risks of increased transmission and infections.
  • Dr. Fauci Warns of Potential Post-Holiday COVID-19 Surge Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic could significantly worsen following the holiday season, highlighting potential risks of increased transmission and infections.
  • November 2020 Indicates Potential Hottest Year on Record Climate data suggested that 2020 was on track to be the hottest year recorded, underscoring ongoing global climate change concerns and environmental challenges.
  • Biden Selects Retired General Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary President-elect Joe Biden reportedly chose retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as the next United States Secretary of Defense, signaling a potential shift in military leadership and strategy.
  • November 2020 Indicates Potential Hottest Year on Record Climate data suggested that 2020 was on track to be the hottest year recorded, underscoring ongoing global climate change concerns and environmental challenges.
  • Biden Selects Retired General Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary President-elect Joe Biden reportedly chose retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as the next United States Secretary of Defense, signaling a potential shift in military leadership and strategy.
  • Legendary Test Pilot Chuck Yeager Passes Away at 97 Chuck Yeager, the renowned test pilot famous for being the first person to break the sound barrier, died at the age of 97. His groundbreaking achievements significantly advanced aerospace technology and aviation history.
  • Legendary Test Pilot Chuck Yeager Passes Away at 97 Chuck Yeager, the renowned test pilot famous for being the first person to break the sound barrier, died at the age of 97. His groundbreaking achievements significantly advanced aerospace technology and aviation history.
  • House Prepares Stopgap Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown Congressional Democrats prepared a short-term spending measure to prevent a government shutdown, extending funding through December 18 and providing additional time for bipartisan budget negotiations.
  • House Prepares Stopgap Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown Congressional Democrats prepared a short-term spending measure to prevent a government shutdown, extending funding through December 18 and providing additional time for bipartisan budget negotiations.
  • Florida Police Raid Home of COVID-19 Data Scientist Florida state police conducted a controversial raid on the home of Rebekah Jones, a former Department of Health data scientist who claims she was fired for refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data. Jones, who created the state's original COVID-19 dashboard, documented the raid on video.
  • Florida Police Raid Home of COVID-19 Data Scientist Florida state police conducted a controversial raid on the home of Rebekah Jones, a former Department of Health data scientist who claims she was fired for refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data. Jones, who created the state's original COVID-19 dashboard, documented the raid on video.
  • United States Sanctions Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong The U.S. government imposed sanctions on 14 Chinese officials in response to actions and policies concerning Hong Kong, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
  • United States Sanctions Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong The U.S. government imposed sanctions on 14 Chinese officials in response to actions and policies concerning Hong Kong, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
  • Bob Dylan Sells Entire Song Catalog for $300 Million Legendary musician Bob Dylan sold his complete song catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group for an estimated $300 million, marking a significant moment in music industry history.
  • Bob Dylan Sells Entire Song Catalog for $300 Million Legendary musician Bob Dylan sold his complete song catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group for an estimated $300 million, marking a significant moment in music industry history.

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December 08, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 08, 2020?


December 08, 2020 was a Tuesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2020 can also be written as 12/8/2020 in the US and as 8/12/2020 in UK and Europe.

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December 08, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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December 08, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 2020 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 2020 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 08, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:41 pm and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2020.

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How old is someone born on December 08, 2020?


Someone born on December 08, 2020 is:

4 years 5 months old,

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