Famous Birthdays
- John Gates ("Bet-a-million" Gates), American inventor and industrialist who established the market for barbed wire fencing, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1911)
1855 Highlights
About May 8, 1855
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
