Historical Events
- 3-deck Nile River excursion steamer springs a leak panicking passengers who capsized ship; 200 drown just yards from shore
Event of Interest
Little Caesars Pizza is founded by Mike Ilitch and his wife Marian Ilitch in Garden City, Michigan
Famous Birthdays
- Ronnie Lott, College and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back (10-time NFL Pro Bowl; Super Bowl 1981, 84, 88-89; SF 49ers), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Famous Weddings
Raquel Welch
Aspiring American actress Raquel Tejada (18) weds high school sweetheart James Welch; divorce in 1964 - she keeps his name (Raquel Welch)
Famous Deaths
- Renato Caccioppoli, Italian mathematician and pianist, takes his own life at 55
About May 8, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Happy Organ - Dave "Baby" Cortez
#1 Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
