Famous Birthdays
- Anton Portielje, Dutch radio host and zoo director (Artis), born in Amsterdam (d. 1965)
- Edward Calvin Kendall, American chemist, isolated cortisone (Nobel 1950), born in South Norwalk, Connecticut (d. 1972)
1886 Highlights
About March 8, 1886
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 137 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces