Historical Events
- Courtney, Courtney, and Link's musical "Earl of Ruston" closes at Billy Rose Theater, NYC, after 5 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Wolf, American actor and musician (Guys Next Door - "I've Been Waiting for You")
- Reggie Jones, American NFL football wide receiver, 1995-2001 (KC Chiefs, and two other teams), born in Kansas City, Kansas
- Stephen Ingram, American NFL tackle/guard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 1995; Jacksonville Jaguars, 1999), born in Cheverly, Maryland
About May 8, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansil Collins
