December 8th
- 1861 – Georges Méliès was born.
- 1950 – Rick Baker was born.
- 1966 – Tyler Mane was born.
- 1966 – Dark Shadows, Episode 119 first aired on television.
- 1972 – The Phantom of the County Music Hall first aired on television.
- 1988 – Fright Night Part II went to theaters (Australia).
- 1997 – Ted first aired on television.
- 2005 – J. N. Williamson died, age 73.