Historical Events
- First major battle of the Mexican–American War fought at Palo Alto, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Oscar Hammerstein, German opera and playwright (Kohinoor), born in Stettin, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1919)
Famous Deaths
- Giacomo Cordella, Italian composer, dies at 59
1846 Highlights
About May 8, 1846
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 177 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
