Historical Events
- MLB Cincinnati Reds catcher Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th in 15-4 victory over Phillies, in game one of a double header at Philadelphia's Baker Bowl
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Charlton, English soccer defender (35 caps; World Cup 1966; Leeds United) and manager (Middlesborough, Sheffield Wed, Newcastle, Rep of Ireland), born in Ashington, England (d. 2020)
- Jerry Moss, American music promoter record label executive (co-founded A&M Records, with Herb Alpert), born in New York City (d. 2023)
- Lucius Cary, 15th Viscount Falkland, British peer (Lib-Dem), born in UK
- Salome Jens, American actress (From Here to Eternity (TV mini-series); Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and dancer, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About May 8, 1935
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
