Historical Events
- 33 communist resistance fighter sentenced to death
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Legend [Fifield], British musician and rock drummer (T. Rex), born in Barking, Essex
- Dorothy Combs (Morrison), American gospel, session and touring singer (Edwin Hawkins Singers - "Oh Happy Day"; The Combs Sisters; Blues Broads), born in Longview, Texas
Gary Glitter (79 years old)
British glam rocker (Rock and Roll, Parts 1 and 2), and convicted sex offender, born in Banbury, England
About May 8, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
