Famous Birthdays In May - 08

1938  On May - 08 birth of javed Burki, cricketer (Pakistani batsman in 25 Tests 1960-69)   

1938  Pierre Lucien Claverie, bishop of Oran was born on this day in history.   

1939  On this day in history birth of otis Paul Drayton, Glen Cove NY, 4x100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964)   

1940  On May - 08 birth of james Blyth, CEO (Boots)   

1940  Peter Benchley, NYC, novelist (Jaws, The Deep) was born on May - 08.   

1940  On May - 08 birth of ricky Nelson, NJ, rock star (Hello Mary Lou, It's Late, Garden Party)   

1940  On this day in history birth of irwin Cotler, Canadian politician   

1940  On May - 08 birth of toni Tennille, American singer   

1941  On this day in history birth of james A Traficant Jr, (Rep-D-OH, 1985- )   

1941  On this day in history birth of jim Mitchum, Bridgeport CT, actor (Blackout, Invincible 6)   

1941  John Fred, rocker was born on May - 08.   

1941  Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopian singer was born on this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history birth of angel Cordero Jr, Santurce PR, jockey (Seattle Slew) [or Nov 8]   

1942  Euclid "Motorhead" Sherwood, rocker (Mothers Of Invention) was born on May - 08.   

1942  Norman Lamont, MP/Chancellor of Exchequer was born on this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history birth of robin Hobbs, cricketer (England leg-spinner 1967-71)   

1942  On this day in history birth of ruth Holland, journalist   

1942  Terry Neill, Northern Irish footballer was born on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history birth of paul Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love)   

1943  On this day in history birth of rick Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love)   

1943  Toni Tennille, Montgomery Ala, female Beachboy (Capt & Tennille) was born on May - 08.   

1944  On May - 08 birth of gary Glitter, [Paul Gadd], England, rocker (Rock & Roll Part II)   

1945  On this day in history birth of arthur Docters van Leeuwen, jurist (Holland's secret service)   

1945  On this day in history birth of keith Jarrett, jazz musician/film composer (Nachtfahrer)   

1946  On May - 08 birth of andré Boulerice, Quebec politician   

1947  On this day in history birth of felicity Lott, English soprano (We come to the river)   

1947  Phil Sawyer, rocker (Spencer Davis Group) was born on May - 08.   

1947  Rick Zehringer, Ohio, rocker (McCoys) was born on this day in history.   

1947  On May - 08 birth of h. Robert Horvitz, Nobel laureate   

1948  On this day in history birth of john Reid, MP   

1948  Maurizio Nichetti, actor (Icicle Thief, Volcano) was born on May - 08.   

1948  On this day in history birth of stephen Stohn, Canadian television producer (Degrassi)   

1951  On this day in history birth of chris Frantz, Ky, rock drummer (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club)   

1951  On this day in history birth of deborah Harmon, actress (Ted Knight Show, M*A*S*H, Just the 10 of Us)   

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0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on May - 08.   

0685  Benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies on May - 08.   

1192  On this day in history death of duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163)   

1278  On this day in history death of emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268)   

1319  On this day in history haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies   

1473  On this day in history death of john Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420)   

1538  Death of Edward Fox, English bishop on this day in history.   

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on May - 08.