Famous Birthdays
- Laurie Ann Frink, American big band jazz trumpeter and educator, born in Pender, Nebraska (d. 2013) [1]
- Mamoru Oshii, Japanese film director
- Martin Brest, actor (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), born in The Bronx, New York
Mohamed Morsi (1951-2019)
Egyptian politician, President of Egypt (2012-13) and leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, born in El Adwah, Egypt
- Phil Carlson, cricketer (Australian all-rounder 1979)
- Randy Shilts, American journalist and author (d. 1994)
About August 8, 1951
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo