Famous Birthdays
- Dan Brouthers, American Baseball HOF first baseman (first great MLB slugger; 4×NL batting champion; Buffalo Bisons, Detroit Wolverines, Boston Beaneaters, Brooklyn Grooms), born in Sylvan Lake, New York (d. 1932)
Famous Deaths
- Jan Roothaan, 1st Dutch general of the Jesuits (1829-53), dies at 67
1853 Highlights
About May 8, 1853
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
