Portal:Anniversaries/December 8

1965 — American astronauts Frank Borman and James A. Lovell, Jr. orbit the earth 206 times in 14 days aboard Gemini VII. The astronauts wear Omega Speedmaster watches on the mission.

2000 — Richemont completes its acquisition of LMH, including 60% of Jaeger-LeCoultre, 90% of A. Lange & Söhne, and 100% of IWC.