Funny Birthday Facts About May 8, 1924
Did you know that May 8, 1924 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, 1924?
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What day was May 8, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 101st birthday on Thursday. How was your 101st 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.
FYI: You are more than 37,000 days old
Did you know that people born on May 8
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
37,125 Days
4,876 Weeks
1,219 Months
101 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 130 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 102 years old. There have been 37125 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 12375 days, which is equivalent to 33.9 years. You spent 33.56% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | 102 Years Old |
| 2027 | Saturday | 103 Years Old |
| 2028 | Monday | 104 Years Old |
| 2029 | Tuesday | 105 Years Old |
| 2030 | Wednesday | 106 Years Old |
| 2031 | Thursday | 107 Years Old |
| 2032 | Saturday | 108 Years Old |
| 2033 | Sunday | 109 Years Old |
| 2034 | Monday | 110 Years Old |
| 2035 | Tuesday | 111 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for May 8, 1924?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on May 8
If you were born on May 8, 1924, your birthstone is the emerald. Emerald birthstone has been a favorite of Cleopatra and King Solomon. It's believed to give both men control over the world, as well as the ability to see into the future. Some also claimed it could cure malaria and cholera, as well as protect against evil spells.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1959 | Ronnie Lott, American football player and sportscaster |
| 1960 | Eric Brittingham, American bass player |
| 1960 | Franco Baresi, Italian footballer and coach |
| 1961 | Bill de Blasio, American politician, 109th Mayor of New York City |
| 1961 | David Winning, Canadian-American director, producer, and screenwriter |
| 1961 | Gert Kruys, Dutch footballer and manager |
| 1961 | Vallo Reimaa, Estonian academic and politician |
| 1962 | David Sole, Scottish rugby player |
| 1962 | Natalia Molchanova, Russian diver (d. 2015) |
| 1963 | Aleksandr Kovalenko, Belarusian triple jumper |
Famous People Died on May 8
Did you know that on May 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Bernhard Rust, German lieutenant and politician (b. 1883) |
| 1945 | Frank Bourne, British soldier, last survivor of the Battle of Rorke's Drift (b. 1854) |
| 1945 | Josef Terboven, German lieutenant and politician (b. 1898) |
| 1945 | Julius Hirsch, German footballer (b. 1892) |
| 1945 | Wilhelm Rediess, German SS officer (b. 1900) |
| 1947 | Harry Gordon Selfridge, American-English businessman, founded Selfridges (b. 1858) |
| 1948 | U Saw, Burmese politician, Prime Minister of Burma (b. 1900) |
| 1950 | Vital Brazil, Brazilian physician and immunologist (b. 1865) |
| 1952 | William Fox, Austrian businessman, founded Fox Theatres (b. 1879) |
| 1959 | John Fraser, Canadian soccer player (b. 1881) |
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, 1924
In 1924, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Robert is the most used. A total of 60,801 baby boys were named Robert in 1924. The rest were named John, William, James and Charles. While the popular baby girl name in 1924 was Mary. There were 73,536 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Dorothy, Helen, Betty and Margaret. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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