Famous Birthdays In May - 08

1938  Javed Burki, cricketer (Pakistani batsman in 25 Tests 1960-69) was born on May - 08.   

1938  On this day in history birth of pierre Lucien Claverie, bishop of Oran   

1939  Otis Paul Drayton, Glen Cove NY, 4x100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964) was born on May - 08.   

1940  On this day in history birth of james Blyth, CEO (Boots)   

1940  On May - 08 birth of peter Benchley, NYC, novelist (Jaws, The Deep)   

1940  Ricky Nelson, NJ, rock star (Hello Mary Lou, It's Late, Garden Party) was born on this day in history.   

1940  Irwin Cotler, Canadian politician was born on this day in history.   

1940  Toni Tennille, American singer was born on this day in history.   

1941  James A Traficant Jr, (Rep-D-OH, 1985- ) was born on May - 08.   

1941  Jim Mitchum, Bridgeport CT, actor (Blackout, Invincible 6) was born on this day in history.   

1941  John Fred, rocker was born on May - 08.   

1941  On May - 08 birth of mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopian singer   

1942  On May - 08 birth of angel Cordero Jr, Santurce PR, jockey (Seattle Slew) [or Nov 8]   

1942  On this day in history birth of euclid "Motorhead" Sherwood, rocker (Mothers Of Invention)   

1942  Norman Lamont, MP/Chancellor of Exchequer was born on this day in history.   

1942  Robin Hobbs, cricketer (England leg-spinner 1967-71) was born on May - 08.   

1942  Ruth Holland, journalist was born on this day in history.   

1942  Terry Neill, Northern Irish footballer was born on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history birth of paul Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love)   

1943  On this day in history birth of rick Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love)   

1943  On May - 08 birth of toni Tennille, Montgomery Ala, female Beachboy (Capt & Tennille)   

1944  Gary Glitter, [Paul Gadd], England, rocker (Rock & Roll Part II) was born on this day in history.   

1945  Arthur Docters van Leeuwen, jurist (Holland's secret service) was born on May - 08.   

1945  On May - 08 birth of keith Jarrett, jazz musician/film composer (Nachtfahrer)   

1946  On this day in history birth of andré Boulerice, Quebec politician   

1947  Felicity Lott, English soprano (We come to the river) was born on May - 08.   

1947  Phil Sawyer, rocker (Spencer Davis Group) was born on this day in history.   

1947  Rick Zehringer, Ohio, rocker (McCoys) was born on this day in history.   

1947  On May - 08 birth of h. Robert Horvitz, Nobel laureate   

1948  On May - 08 birth of john Reid, MP   

1948  Maurizio Nichetti, actor (Icicle Thief, Volcano) was born on May - 08.   

1948  On this day in history birth of stephen Stohn, Canadian television producer (Degrassi)   

1951  On this day in history birth of chris Frantz, Ky, rock drummer (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club)   

1951  On this day in history birth of deborah Harmon, actress (Ted Knight Show, M*A*S*H, Just the 10 of Us)   

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0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on this day in history.   

0685  Benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies on May - 08.   

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on May - 08.   

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on May - 08.   

1319  Haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies on May - 08.   

1473  Death of John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420) on May - 08.   

1538  On May - 08 death of edward Fox, English bishop   

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on this day in history.