Famous Birthdays
- Sid James [Solomon Joel Cohen], South African-born British character and comedy actor (Hancock's Half Hour, Carry On), born in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province (d. 1976)
1913 Highlights
About May 8, 1913
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus