Historical Events
- The first games of the Italian Football League are played
Famous Birthdays
- Vera Chapman, English writer and Tolkien Society founder, born in Bournemouth, England (d. 1996)
1898 Highlights
About May 8, 1898
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
