Famous Birthdays In May - 08

1938  On this day in history birth of javed Burki, cricketer (Pakistani batsman in 25 Tests 1960-69)   

1938  On May - 08 birth of pierre Lucien Claverie, bishop of Oran   

1939  Otis Paul Drayton, Glen Cove NY, 4x100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964) was born on this day in history.   

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 May - 08.   

1940  On May - 08 birth of toni Tennille, American singer   

1941  On this day in history birth of james A Traficant Jr, (Rep-D-OH, 1985- )   

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  Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopian singer was born on May - 08.   

1942  Angel Cordero Jr, Santurce PR, jockey (Seattle Slew) [or Nov 8] was born on May - 08.   

1942  Euclid "Motorhead" Sherwood, rocker (Mothers Of Invention) was born on this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history birth of norman Lamont, MP/Chancellor of Exchequer   

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

1942  Ruth Holland, journalist was born on May - 08.   

1942  On May - 08 birth of terry Neill, Northern Irish footballer   

1943  On May - 08 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  Toni Tennille, Montgomery Ala, female Beachboy (Capt & Tennille) was born on this day in history.   

1944  Gary Glitter, [Paul Gadd], England, rocker (Rock & Roll Part II) was born on May - 08.   

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  André Boulerice, Quebec politician was born on May - 08.   

1947  On May - 08 birth of felicity Lott, English soprano (We come to the river)   

1947  On May - 08 birth of phil Sawyer, rocker (Spencer Davis Group)   

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

1947  On this day in history birth of h. Robert Horvitz, Nobel laureate   

1948  On May - 08 birth of john Reid, MP   

1948  On this day in history birth of maurizio Nichetti, actor (Icicle Thief, Volcano)   

1948  Stephen Stohn, Canadian television producer (Degrassi) was born on May - 08.   

1951  Chris Frantz, Ky, rock drummer (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) was born on May - 08.   

1951  Deborah Harmon, actress (Ted Knight Show, M*A*S*H, Just the 10 of Us) was born on May - 08.   

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0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on May - 08.   

0685  On this day in history benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies   

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on this day in history.   

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on this day in history.   

1319  Haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies on this day in history.   

1473  On this day in history death of john Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420)   

1538  On this day in history death of edward Fox, English bishop   

1577  On this day in history viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies