Historical Events
- 1st Atlas Centaur Launch
- London trolley buses (electrically powered buses using overhead supply) go out of service
Schindlers Honored in Jerusalem
Oskar Schindler and his wife Emilie Schindler are honored for saving 1200 Jews during WWII, in a ceremony on the Avenue of the Righteous, Jerusalem
A Funny Thing Happened
Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" starring Zero Mostel and Jack Gilford, and directed by George Abbott, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 965 performances, and wins 6 Tony Awards
About May 8, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
