Jim Morrison History: July 3, 1971 - Jim Morrison, rock singer (Doors), dies of heart failure at 27 September 20, 1970 - Jim Morrison found not guilty of "lewd" behavior August 10, 1970 - Jim Morrison is tried in Miami on "lewd and lascivious behavior" August 4, 1970 - Jim Morrison arrested for drunkenness November 11, 1969 - Jim Morrison arrested on an airplane by FBI for drunkeness March 1, 1969 - Jim Morrison arrested for exposing himself at Dinner Key Auditorium February 1, 1969 - Jim Morrison arrested for exposing himself in concert December 9, 1967 - Jim Morrison, arrested on stage for disturbing the peace
More Notable Birthdays on December 8:
1964 - Teri Hatcher, born in Sunnyvale, California, actress, Lois Lane-Lois and Clark
1940 - Nick Nolte, actor, Teachers, 48 Hours, North Dallas 40
1936 - David Carradine, born in Hollywood, California, actor, Kung Fu, Mean Streets
1925 - Sammy Davis, Jr., New York City, singer/dancer/actor, Ocean's 11, Candy Man
1765 - Eli Whitney, inventor, Cotton Gin