Famous Birthdays In May - 08

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

1938  Pierre Lucien Claverie, bishop of Oran was born on this day in history.   

1939  On May - 08 birth of otis Paul Drayton, Glen Cove NY, 4x100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964)   

1940  James Blyth, CEO (Boots) was born on this day in history.   

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

1940  On this day in history birth of ricky Nelson, NJ, rock star (Hello Mary Lou, It's Late, Garden Party)   

1940  On May - 08 birth of irwin Cotler, Canadian politician   

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

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

1941  On May - 08 birth of jim Mitchum, Bridgeport CT, actor (Blackout, Invincible 6)   

1941  John Fred, rocker was born on this day in history.   

1941  Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopian singer was born on May - 08.   

1942  On this day in history birth of angel Cordero Jr, Santurce PR, jockey (Seattle Slew) [or Nov 8]   

1942  On May - 08 birth of euclid "Motorhead" Sherwood, rocker (Mothers Of Invention)   

1942  On May - 08 birth of norman Lamont, MP/Chancellor of Exchequer   

1942  On this day in history birth of robin Hobbs, cricketer (England leg-spinner 1967-71)   

1942  On May - 08 birth of ruth Holland, journalist   

1942  Terry Neill, Northern Irish footballer was born on May - 08.   

1943  Paul Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love) was born on May - 08.   

1943  On May - 08 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  On this day in history birth of gary Glitter, [Paul Gadd], England, rocker (Rock & Roll Part II)   

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

1945  Keith Jarrett, jazz musician/film composer (Nachtfahrer) was born on May - 08.   

1946  André Boulerice, Quebec politician was born on this day in history.   

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

1947  Phil Sawyer, rocker (Spencer Davis Group) was born on May - 08.   

1947  On this day in history birth of rick Zehringer, Ohio, rocker (McCoys)   

1947  H. Robert Horvitz, Nobel laureate was born on this day in history.   

1948  On May - 08 birth of john Reid, MP   

1948  Maurizio Nichetti, actor (Icicle Thief, Volcano) was born on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1951  Deborah Harmon, actress (Ted Knight Show, M*A*S*H, Just the 10 of Us) was born on this day in history.   

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0535  On May - 08 john, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies   

0685  Benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies on this day in history.   

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

1278  On this day in history death of emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268)   

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

1473  On May - 08 death of john Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420)   

1538  Death of Edward Fox, English bishop on this day in history.   

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on May - 08.