Famous Birthdays
- Edd Roush, baseball player (d. 1988)
- Francis Ouimet, American golfer (US Open 1913, US Amateur 1914, 31), born in Brookline, Massachusetts (d. 1967)
- Teddy Wakelam, English sports broadcaster and rugby union player (d. 1963)
1893 Highlights
About May 8, 1893
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
