Historical Events
- Film and television production and distribution studio Paramount Pictures is founded
Famous Birthdays
- George Woodcock, Canadian writer of political biography and history (Anarchism: A History of Libertarian Ideas and Movements), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 1995)
- Gertrud Fussenegger, Austrian writer (Mohrenlegende), born in Pilsen, Austria-HUngary (d. 2009)
About May 8, 1912
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
