Famous Birthdays
- John Snagge, British newsreader and commentator for the BBC (Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race), born in London (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Eadweard Muybridge, English photographer, pioneer in study of motion, dies at 74
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About May 8, 1904
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
