Famous Birthdays
- Ian Denholm, Scottish shipping CEO (Murray Investment Trust), born in Kilmacolm, Scotland (d. 2018)
- Murray Lerner, American documentary and experimental film director and producer (Secrets of the Reef), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2017)
- Philip Wilkinson, British bank executive (National Westminster Bank) (d. 2007)
About May 8, 1927
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
