Historical Events
Scientific Discovery
Ernest Rutherford publishes his discovery of two different kinds of radiation (Alpha and Beta Particles)
- The Irish Literary Theatre in Dublin opens
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Q Bryan, American voice actor, comedian and radio personality (Beulah, The Devil Bat), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1959)
- Jan F van Hall, Dutch sculptor/resistance fighter
- [Friedrich] August von Hayek, Aust/British economist (Road to Serfdom)
1899 Highlights
About May 8, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus