On This Day: December 8
Tornado Talk Summary
Nine tornadoes were confirmed on December 8, 1966. All but two were in the state of Missouri. In this summary we look at a tornado that moved 1.3 miles through Washington County, MO. There were two injuries. Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
December 8, 1890: An F3 tornado destroyed a home and all barns on a farm three miles SW of Jersey, GA. Debris was carried into Jersey. “A father and child were blown 300 yards to their death.”
Twister From The 2000s
December 8, 2008: An EF2 tornado injured three people as it damaged dozens of homes across the southwestern side of Denison, TX. Source.
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
December 8, 2002: Super Typhoon Pongsona made landfall on Guam, causing extensive damage. The combination of 144 mph sustained winds (Category 4) and 20 feet of storm surge, destroyed over 1,300 homes, and damaged nearly 7,000 others. One person was killed, and 193 were injured on the island. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers “Day of Infamy” speech to US Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
On this day in 1925, Sammy Davis, Jr., American singer, dancer, and entertainer, was born in New York, New York. He died in 1990. Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1982, “Sophie’s Choice”, directed by Alan J. Pakula and based on William Styton’s 1979 novel of the same name, starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline, is released (Academy Awards Best Actress 1983)! Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 1963, Frank Sinatra Jr was kidnapped at gunpoint from a hotel in Lake Tahoe. He was released two days later after his father paid out the $240,000 ransom demanded by the kidnappers, who were later captured, and sentenced to long prison terms. In order to communicate with the kidnappers via a payphone the senior Sinatra carried a roll of dimes with him throughout this ordeal, which became a lifetime habit, he is said to have been buried with a roll of dimes. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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