Day of Week Saturday in other languages
- If you are interested in languages then this day of the week Saturday is called:
Dies Saturni in Latin, Samstag in German, Samedi in French, Sabato in Italian, Sabado in Spanish
Zodiac Sign ♐ Sagittarius Born on this Date
- People born in the year 1962 on the 8th December have the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. The symbol of the archer is based on the centaur Chiron, who mentored Achilles in archery. Also known as the Archer, Sagittarius is represented by the symbol of an arrow.
Just as the celestial Archer draws its bow and shoots arrows into the heavens, so the Sagittarian looks to the skies and shoots their ideas into the distance. often hitting the target full on. Passionate impulsive individuals who are able to bend and bow according to the situation or the company they are with. Open and friendly, a Sagittarian comes across as an easy-going person with a genial, expansive character.
People of this sign are popular among their peers. Socially outgoing, they enjoy attention and become easily the life and soul of the party. Sagittarius has a huge appetite for the vital life force which keeps them occupied with travel, exploration, and experiencing all life has to offer, both physically and intellectually. No wonder this sign is known as the traveler of the Zodiac, never happier than when on the road or just roaming in the great outdoors.
Physically, Sagittarians need to keep active and thrive on sport - they are just as happy to compete individually as to join team games. Intellectually, the sign is associated with wisdom and philosophy. Life is the university of Sagittarius. Having a strong sense of reason and fair play are the marks of their integrity.
Historical Events for 8th December, 1962
- » Workers at four New York City newspapers (this later increases to nine) 1962–63 New York City newspaper strike known as go on strike for 114 days.
Famous Birthdays on December 8 in 1962
- » Berry van Aerle, Dutch footballer
- » Steve Elkington, Australian golfer
- » Marty Friedman, American-Japanese guitarist, songwriter, and television host (Megadeth, Cacophony (band) or Cacophony, and Hawaii (band) or Hawaii)
- » Nikos Karageorgiou, Greek footballer and manager
- » Wendell Pierce, American actor
December 8th Holidays in History
- » Bodhi Day (Japan)
- » Foreign relations of Cuba Relations with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) known as CARICOM-Cuba Day (Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba)
- » Christian feast day:
- » Clement of Ohrid (Julian Calendar), and its related observances:
- » Saint Eucharius named Eucharius
- » Feast of the Immaculate Conception (public holiday in Feast of the Immaculate Conception Cultural impact known as several countries, a Holy Day of Obligation in others), and its related observances:
- » Anglican Communion known as Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lesser commemoration, Anglican Communion
- » Christmas on Campus (University of Dayton)
- » Yemaja Brazil named Festa da Conceição da Praia, celebrating Yemanjá, Queen of the Ocean (Salvador, Bahia)
- » Festival of Lights (Lyon)
- » Richard Baxter (Calendar of saints (Episcopal Church in the United States of America) or US Episcopal Church)
- » Romaric
- » December 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- » Public holidays in Romania e.g Constitution Day (Romania)
- » Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)
- » Earliest day on which National Tree Planting Day Malawi e.g National Tree Planting Day can fall, while December 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Monday in December (Malawi)
If you were born on this day of the week in the year 1962 then you would be 62 years old today. If you decided to start collecting one dollar every day at the age 10 then you would have accumulated $18980 today.