Historical Events
- 11-year old Brazilian skateboarder Gui Khury creates world record by performing 1st 1080 degree turn on a vertical ramp
- Two US White House staffers test positive for COVID-19 and three members of the coronavirus task force go into self-isolation after possible exposure to the virus
Famous Deaths
- Roy Horn [Uwe Ludwig Horn], German-American Las Vegas entertainer (Siegfried & Roy), dies of COVID-19 at 75
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 8, 2020
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Scotts - THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott & Kid Cudi
- #1 Song: Toosie Slide - Drake