Historical Events
- German munitions bunker in Fort Douaumont explodes killing 679 German soldiers
- Irishmen Eamon Kent, Michael Mallin, Con Colbert and Sean Houston are executed by British authorities following the Easter Rising at Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
Famous Birthdays
- João Havelange, Brazilian industrialist and FIFA President 1974-98, born in Rio de Janeiro (d. 2016)
- Swami Chinmayananda, Indian spiritualist (d. 1993)
About May 8, 1916
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
