Historical Events
Muhammad Ali Indicted
Muhammad Ali is indicted for refusing induction in US Army
- The Philippine province of Davao is split into three: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental
Famous Birthdays
- James Hurt, American jazz pianist, and composer (Dark Grooves – Mystical Rhythms), born in Memphis, Tennessee
Famous Weddings
- "Bye Bye Birdie" actress Ann-Margret (26) weds actor and screenwriter Roger Smith (34)
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Payton [Redfield], American actress known for her tumultuous private life (Dallas, Trapped, Bad Blonde), dies of heart and liver failure due to drug addiction at 39
Elmer Rice (1892-1967)
American playwright (Pulitzer-Street Scene) and novelist, dies at 74
- LaVerne Andrews, American pop and swing jazz singer (The Andrews Sisters - "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"; "Rum and Coca-Cola"), dies of cancer at 55
About May 8, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Happening - The Supremes
#1 Song: Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw
