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Birthdays occurring on December, 8

1542

Mary Stuart was born on December 8, 1542
Scottish queen, 1542-1587

To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness.

1626

Christina of Sweden was born on December 8, 1626
Swedish queen of Sweden (1632-54), 1626-1689

There is a star above us which unites souls of the first order, though worlds and ages separate them

1708

Francis I was born on December 8, 1708

Woman is always fickle - foolish is he who trusts her.

1723

Paul Heinrich Dietrich von Holbach was born on December 8, 1723
German , 1723-1789

The hardest stones, by degrees, give way to the touch of air.

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Deaths occurring on December, 8

1835

Samuel Butler was born on December 8, 1835
English novelist, essayist and critic, 1835-1902

Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both

1978

Golda Meir died on December 8, 1978
Israeli founder and prime minister. 1898-1978

Don't be so humble, you're not that great.

1980

John Lennon died on December 8, 1980
English singer, songwriter and political activist, member of the "Beatles", 1940-1980

A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.

1982

Marty Robbins died on December 8, 1982

I have so much fun on stage that I should have to pay to get in.

1990

Martin Ritt died on December 8, 1990

I don't have a lot of respect for talent. Talent is genetic. It's what you do with it that counts.

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1992

William Shawn died on December 8, 1992

Falling short of perfection is a process that just never stops.

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