Historical Events
- Jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife faints when he returned to track
Famous Birthdays
- Clyde Bellecourt, American Native American civil rights activist (American Indian Movement), born in White Earth Indian Reservation, Minnesota [1]
- James R. Thompson, American politician (longest serving Governor of Illinois, 1977-91), born in Chicago Illinois (d. 2020)
- Neville Purvis, British vice admiral (Chief of Fleet Support)
Famous Deaths
- Oswald Spengler, German historian and philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies at 55
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About May 8, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
