Famous Birthdays
- Johann Friedrich Kittl, Czech composer, born in Orlík, Bohemia (d. 1868)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Morris, English-born merchant and American Founding Father (signed US Declaration of Independence), dies at 72
1806 Highlights
About May 8, 1806
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 214 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
