Historical Events
- 1st performance of Ferde Grofé's "San Francisco Suite", with Grofé conducting, in San Francisco
- USSR & Cuba resume diplomatic relations
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Brittingham, American rock bassist (Cinderella - "Heartbreak Station"; "Nobody's Fool"), born in Salisbury, Maryland
- Franco Baresi, Italian soccer defender (81 caps; AC Milan 532 games), born in Travagliato, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Hugo Alfvén, Swedish violinist, conductor, and composer (Midsommarvaka - Midsummer Vigil), dies at 88
- J. H. C. Whitehead, British mathematician (one of the founders of homotopy theory), dies at 55
About May 8, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stuck On You - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Cathy's Clown - Everly Brothers
