May 8th: What is special about this date?
May 8th marks the 128th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 129th in case of leap years). There are 237 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on May 8th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to May 8th and what happened on May 8th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th.
May 8th: what famous birthdays are on this date?
On May 8th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique Iglesias (1975)Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don Rickles (1926)Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa Gilbert (1964)Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary Glitter (1944)Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora Arnezeder (1989)French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David Attenborough (1926)Naturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex Barker (1919)American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina Cole (1982)English actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James Mitchum (1941)Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome Jens (1935)Milwaukee actor.
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May 8th: who died on this date?
On May 8th the following celebrities died:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk Bogarde (1999)He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George Peppard (1994)American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara Payton (1967)American actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne Cooper (2013)Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis Waterman (2022)English actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard Derr (1992)Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur (1977)
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak (2012)
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero (1996)
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong (2008)
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 8th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?
On May 8th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Taurus according to the Western Zodiac.
May 8th: what is special about the Taurus sign?
The Taurus sign encompasses people born between April 20th and May 20th.
You can discover Taurus's personality traits and attitude and Taurus's most and least compatible signs.
If you're a Taurus born in May discover why May born are so special.
May 8th: what happened on this date in history?
Here's what happened on May 8th in history:
- May 8, 1912: Paramount Pictures is founded.
- May 8, 1914: US Congress approves a resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
- May 8, 1925: French colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco.
- May 8, 1937: 63rd Kentucky Derby: Charley Kurtsinger on War Admiral wins in 2:03.2.
- May 8, 1953: WIPB TV channel 49 in Muncie, IN (PBS) begins broadcasting
- May 8, 1954: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) was formed in Manila, Philippines.
- May 8, 1956: John Osbornes Look Back in Anger, premieres in London
- May 8, 1971: Earl of Ruston closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC after 5 performances
- May 8, 1972: Sabena aircraft at Lod International airport, Tel Aviv, Israel, captured by Palestinians.
- May 8, 1973: Indians holding SD hamlet of Wounded Knee for 10 weeks surrender
- May 8, 2007: Six Islamic men from the Republic of Macedonia were arrested by the U.S. Police. They were tipped off by a Mount Laurel resident, NJ, who found their plot to attack Fort Dix in New Jersey and "kill as many Soldiers as possible."
- May 8, 2019: 2019 Lahore Bombing: At least 11 people are killed in a blast near the Data Darbar Sufi shrine, Lahore (Pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. Half of these were police officers.
What day of the year is May 8th?
May 8th marks the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 129th in case of leap years).
There are 237 days remaining until the end of the year.
May 8th is the 8th day of the month of May.
What day of the week is May 8th, 2024?
On May 8th, 2024 the day of the week is Wednesday.
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