Famous Birthdays
Enrique Iglesias (48 years old)
Spanish singer-songwriter and King of Latin Pop ("Bailamos"; "Hero"), born in Madrid, Spain
- Gastón Mazzacane, Argentine racing driver
Jodhi May (48 years old)
British actress (A World Apart; Sister My Sister; The Other Boleyn Girl), born in Camden Town, London, England
- Jussi Markkanen, Finnish ice hockey player
Famous Deaths
- Avery Brundage, American businessman (5th President International Olympic Committee 1952-72), dies at 87
1975 Highlights
About May 8, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
#1 Song: Oh Boy - Mud
