Historical Events
- NY Yankee Dwight Gooden wins his 1st AL game beating Tigers 10-3
- Paris Saint-Germain of France win 36th European Cup Winner's Cup against Rapid Wien of Austria 1-0 in Brussels
- South Africa's Constitutional Assembly adopts permanent post-apartheid constitution
Famous Deaths
- Garth Williams, American illustrator (Charlotte's Web), dies at 84
- Jane Cowan, cello teacher, dies at 80
- Luis Miguel Domiguin, bullfighter, dies at 69
- Serge Chermayeff, Russian-British architect and designer, dies at 95
1996 Highlights
About May 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
