Here you go Torplexed, confirmation other than your first source:
http://www.history.navy.mil/wars/datesdec.htm
I should clarify, wikipedia is ok for main stream info that people look up everyday but the big problem with it is that you do not have to list any sources for the info you post there. SteamWake, thanks for holding back. I knew that I could have opened up a can of worms but I figured that most of us were above that and I was right, thank you again.
Also PV nailed it when he said that the first kill was made by the Tautog on Dec. 7th. If you want to read the action report filed by the CO of the Tautog check this link out:
http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/wwii/pearl/ph88.htm.
FYI if anyone wants to read more battle reports about the attack on Pearl check out this link and open some of the links:
http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/wwii/pearl/