December 8
A Philosopher is Born
Herbert Spencer (27 April 1820 – 8 December 1903) was an English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian period. Spencer is most popular for the articulation "survival of the fittest", which he began in Principles of Biology (1864), in the wake of reading Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species. This term emphatically recommends natural selection, yet as Spencer expanded evolution into domains of sociology and ethics, he likewise utilized Lamarckism.
In the year 1902, shortly before the death of Spencer, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize for literature, that was assigned to Theodor Mommsen, a man of German descent. He continued writing all his life in later years often by dictation, until he succumbed to poor health at the age of 83. His ashes are interred in the eastern side of London's Highgate Cemetery facing Karl Marx's grave.
The Aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 8, 1941, the United States Congress declared war on the Empire of Japan because of that nation's unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor the day before. It was figured an hour after the Infamy Speech of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Japan had sent a message to their embassy Washington, but since of issues in unraveling and composing the long message – the high-security level appointed to the presentation implied that only personnel with high clearances could disentangle it, which hindered the procedure – it was not delivered to the U.S. Secretary of State until after the Pearl Harbor assault. Following the U.S. declaration, Japan's allies, Germany and Italy, proclaimed war on the United States, bringing the United States completely into World War II.
A Legend is Born
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) popularly known as 'Jim Morrison' was an American singer and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the musical group "The Doors". Because of his poetic verses in his lyrics, unmistakable baritone voice, wild personality, unpredictable and whimsical performances, and the dramatic circumstances encompassing his life and early passing, Morrison is regarded by music pundits and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history. Morrison was likewise outstanding for extemporizing spoken word passages while the band played live.
Morrison was, and keeps on being, one of the most popular and influential singer-songwriters and iconic frontmen in rock history. Right up 'til the present time Morrison is widely viewed as the prototypical rockstar: surly, sexy, scandalous, and mysterious.
John Lennon is shot dead
Lennon's remark more popular than Jesus fueled a massive backlash between him and the public at large. The Beatles inspired obsessed fans including the dangerously infatuated Mark David Chapman once a die hard fan of the Beatles who had become a born again Christian and considered Lennon's comments more popular than Jesus "blasphemous". Inspired by the anti-phony sentiment in JD Salinger's novel 'The Rye' and his perception that Lennon was the ultimate hypocrite, Chapman visited the Dakota apartment where Lennon and Yoko Ono lived on December 8, 1980 and after getting his autograph earlier in the day, he shot and killed him.
In the year 1902, shortly before the death of Spencer, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize for literature, that was assigned to Theodor Mommsen, a man of German descent. He continued writing all his life in later years often by dictation, until he succumbed to poor health at the age of 83. His ashes are interred in the eastern side of London's Highgate Cemetery facing Karl Marx's grave.
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| Herbert Spencer |
The Aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 8, 1941, the United States Congress declared war on the Empire of Japan because of that nation's unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor the day before. It was figured an hour after the Infamy Speech of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Japan had sent a message to their embassy Washington, but since of issues in unraveling and composing the long message – the high-security level appointed to the presentation implied that only personnel with high clearances could disentangle it, which hindered the procedure – it was not delivered to the U.S. Secretary of State until after the Pearl Harbor assault. Following the U.S. declaration, Japan's allies, Germany and Italy, proclaimed war on the United States, bringing the United States completely into World War II.
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| Declaration of war against Japan |
A Legend is Born
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) popularly known as 'Jim Morrison' was an American singer and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the musical group "The Doors". Because of his poetic verses in his lyrics, unmistakable baritone voice, wild personality, unpredictable and whimsical performances, and the dramatic circumstances encompassing his life and early passing, Morrison is regarded by music pundits and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history. Morrison was likewise outstanding for extemporizing spoken word passages while the band played live.
Morrison was, and keeps on being, one of the most popular and influential singer-songwriters and iconic frontmen in rock history. Right up 'til the present time Morrison is widely viewed as the prototypical rockstar: surly, sexy, scandalous, and mysterious.
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| Jim Morrison |
John Lennon is shot dead
Lennon's remark more popular than Jesus fueled a massive backlash between him and the public at large. The Beatles inspired obsessed fans including the dangerously infatuated Mark David Chapman once a die hard fan of the Beatles who had become a born again Christian and considered Lennon's comments more popular than Jesus "blasphemous". Inspired by the anti-phony sentiment in JD Salinger's novel 'The Rye' and his perception that Lennon was the ultimate hypocrite, Chapman visited the Dakota apartment where Lennon and Yoko Ono lived on December 8, 1980 and after getting his autograph earlier in the day, he shot and killed him.
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| Gazette releasing the death of John Lennon to the Public |
Nicki Minaj is born
Influenced by Foxy Brown and Jay-Z, her rapping is distinctive for its speed and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney. She often both sings and raps in her songs and combines metaphors, punch lines, and word play into her craft. Minaj has been called one of the most influential female rap artists of all time and has often been dubbed as the "Queen of Rap" and her work has influenced numerous artists including Cardi B, Doja Cat, Tinashe, Lizzo, Bhad Bhabie, Asian Da Brat, Saweetie, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including six American Music Awards, 11 BET Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award, and 10 Grammy Award nominations. Minaj has sold 30 million singles as a lead artist, 60 million singles as a featured artist, and over five million albums worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. Minaj has broken other records including the most top 10 hits among women on the Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
Minaj is considered a modern sex symbol; since 2011, she has been included on the annual Maxim Hot 100 list several times. Her physique, notably her buttocks, has attracted significant attention from the media.
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| The Queen Of Rap "Nicki Minaj" |
Spice Girls Steal the show
It may seem hard to believe that it has been 22 years since the Spice Girls first stormed our screens but back in 1997, when they first performed at the Brit Awards, they were little more than an up-and-coming girl group with a penchant for platforms. It was this performance which saw the arrival of Geri’s Union Jack mini-dress and helped the band mime their way to stardom as young girls everywhere manically copied their dance routines.
If that all-time iconic performance wasn't enough, the band then made further headlines when they took to the stage to accept two awards later in the evening - first when an excited Geri Halliwell accidentally spilled out of her Jessica Rabbit dress...and then when Mel C uttered that immortal line to Liam Gallagher: "Liam - come and have a go if you think you're hard enough."
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| The Spice Girls 1997 |
This day years back brought forth so many memories and how time flies. Each day has its own uniqueness and so do you. More On This Day Posts coming your way...
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