Famous Birthdays
- Henry Leveson-Gower, English cricket batsman & captain (3 Tests; Surrey CCC, Oxford University CC), born in Titsey Place, Surrey, England (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)
English philosopher, political economist and utilitarian, dies of erysipelas at 66
1873 Highlights
About May 8, 1873
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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