Funny Birthday Facts About May 8, 1921
Did you know that May 8, 1921 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on May 8, 1921?
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What day was May 8, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 104th birthday on Thursday. How was your 104th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
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Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
38,217 Days
5,020 Weeks
1,255 Months
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Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 134 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 105 years old. There have been 38217 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 12739 days, which is equivalent to 34.9 years. You spent 33.56% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | 105 Years Old |
| 2027 | Saturday | 106 Years Old |
| 2028 | Monday | 107 Years Old |
| 2029 | Tuesday | 108 Years Old |
| 2030 | Wednesday | 109 Years Old |
| 2031 | Thursday | 110 Years Old |
| 2032 | Saturday | 111 Years Old |
| 2033 | Sunday | 112 Years Old |
| 2034 | Monday | 113 Years Old |
| 2035 | Tuesday | 114 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for May 8, 1921?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on May 8
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Famous People Born on May 8
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on May 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1326 | Joan I, Countess of Auvergne (d. 1360) |
| 1427 | John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester, Lord High Treasurer (d. 1470) |
| 1460 | Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536) |
| 1492 | Andrea Alciato, Italian jurist and writer (d. 1550) |
| 1508 | Charles Wriothesley, English Officer of Arms (d. 1562) |
| 1521 | Peter Canisius, Dutch-Swiss priest and saint (d. 1597) |
| 1551 | Thomas Drury, English government informer and swindler (d. 1603) |
| 1587 | Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637) |
| 1622 | Claes Rålamb, Swedish politician (d. 1698) |
| 1628 | Angelo Italia, Sicilian Jesuit and architect (d. 1700) |
Famous People Died on May 8
Did you know that on May 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Jean Carrière, French author (b. 1928) |
| 2005 | Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (b. 1981) |
| 2006 | Iain Macmillan, Scottish photographer and author (b. 1938) |
| 2007 | Carson Whitsett, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (b. 1945) |
| 2007 | Philip R. Craig, American author and poet (b. 1933) |
| 2008 | Eddy Arnold, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1918) |
| 2008 | François Sterchele, Belgian footballer (b. 1982) |
| 2009 | Bud Shrake, American journalist and author (b. 1931) |
| 2009 | Dom DiMaggio, American baseball player (b. 1917) |
| 2011 | Lionel Rose, Australian boxer (b. 1948) |
Historical Events on May 8
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on May 8
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1758 | The Maratha Empire captures Peshawar from the Durrani Empire in the Battle of Peshawar. The Maratha Empire was extended to its farthest distance away from Pune that it ever reached, over 2,000 km (1,200 mi), almost to the borders of Afghanistan. |
| 1788 | King Louis XVI of France attempts to impose the reforms of Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne by abolishing the parlements. |
| 1794 | Branded a traitor during the Reign of Terror, French chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who was also a tax collector with the Ferme générale, is tried, convicted and guillotined in one day in Paris. |
| 1821 | Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn. |
| 1842 | A train derails and catches fire in Paris, killing between 52 and 200 people. |
| 1846 | Mexican-American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first major battle of the war. |
| 1877 | At Gilmore's Gardens in New York City, the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show opens. |
| 1886 | Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine. |
| 1898 | The first games of the Italian football league system are played. |
| 1899 | The Irish Literary Theatre in Dublin produced its first play. |
Popular Baby Name on May 8, 1921
In 1921, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, John is the most used. A total of 58,215 baby boys were named John in 1921. The rest were named Robert, William, James and Charles. While the popular baby girl name in 1921 was Mary. There were 73,985 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Dorothy, Helen, Margaret and Ruth. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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