Famous Birthdays
- Louis Moreau Gottschalk, American pianist and composer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1869)
Famous Deaths
- Mauro Giuliani, Italian musician and composer, dies at 47
1829 Highlights
About May 8, 1829
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
