Ulrich Greifelt

German general of police (1896-1949).

Born December 8th, 1896 in Berlin.

Died February 6th, 1949 at 52 years old in Landsberg am Lech.

Nikos Gatsos

Greek writer and poet.

Born December 8th, 1914 in Asea. ^[ref]

Died May 12th, 1992 at 77 years old in Athens.

Johannes Aavik

Estonian philologist and fennophile.

Born December 8th, 1880 in Randvere. ^[ref]

Died March 18th, 1973 at 92 years old in Stockholm. ^[ref]

John Langenus

Belgian football referee (1891-1952).

Born December 8th, 1891 in Berchem.

Died October 1st, 1952 at 60 years old in Antwerp.

Concha Piquer

Spanish singer (1906-1990).

Born December 8th, 1908 in Valencia. ^[ref]

Died December 13th, 1990 at 82 years old in Madrid (cardiac arrest).

Matt Ellison

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born December 8th, 1983 (age 41 years) in Duncan.

Birger Furugård

Swedish politician.

Born December 8th, 1887 in Silbodal parish. ^[ref]

Died December 4th, 1961 at 73 years old ^[ref]

Makoto Takimoto

Judoka.

Born December 8th, 1974 (age 50 years) in Iwai.

Eugene Cook Bingham

American chemist.

Born December 8th, 1878 in Cornwall.

Died November 6th, 1945 at 66 years old in Easton (viral infectious disease).

Helga Schmid

German diplomat.

Born December 8th, 1960 (age 64 years) in Dachau.