Historical Events
50th Preakness
50th Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59
- French colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Tanzania politician, 2nd President of Tanzania (1985-1995), 3rd President of Zanzibar (1984-85), born in Kivure, Pwani Region, British Tanganyika
- Bettina Graziani [Simone Bodin] French model, one of the first supermodels, born in Normandy, France (d. 2015)
- Charles Jauncey, Baron Jauncey of Tullichettle, Scottish judge and advocate, born in Edinburgh (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Frank L. Gillespie, American founder of Supreme Life Insurance Company, dies at 48
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights
About May 8, 1925
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
