Famous Birthdays
- (Cathryn) "Toni" Tennille, American singer-songwriter, keyboardist (Captain & Tennille - "Love Will Keep Us Together") and female Beach Boy, born in Montgomery, Alabama
Ricky Nelson (1940-1985)
American pop-rock star ("Hello Mary Lou"; "It's Late"; "Garden Party") and actor (The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet), born in Teaneck, New Jersey
- Irwin Cotler, Canadian politician (Attorney General of Canada 2003-6), born in Montreal, Quebec
- James Blyth, Baron Blyth of Rowington, British businessman (CEO of Boots)
Peter Benchley (1940-2006)
American novelist (Jaws, The Deep), born in NYC, New York
Born in 1940
1940 Highlights
About May 8, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
