Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
Sports History
Minnesota Twins Kirby Puckett debuts with 4 singles
- Thames Barrier to stop flooding in London officially completed
- The Soviet Union announces it will not participate in Los Angeles Summer Olympics in retaliation for the American boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Famous Birthdays
- Martin Compston, Scottish actor (Line of Duty), born in Greenock, Scotland
- Nadine Chandrawinata, Indonesian actress, producer and model (2006 Miss Universe Pageant)
Famous Deaths
- Gino Bianco, Brazilian racing driver (b. 1916)
About May 8, 1984
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: The Reflex - Duran Duran
