Yuri Rytkheu

Russian chukchi writer (1930-2008).

Born March 8th, 1930 in Uelen.

Died May 14th, 2008 at 78 years old in Saint Petersburg (multiple myeloma). ^[ref]

Yuzuru Hiraga

Japanese admiral (1878-1943).

Born March 8th, 1878 in Tokyo.

Died February 13th, 1943 at 64 years old in Tokyo.

Vladimir Ćopić

Croatian politician (1891-1939).

Born March 8th, 1891 in Senj.

Died April 19th, 1939 at 48 years old in Moscow.

Moishe Oysher

Jewish american actor and cantor (1907–1958).

Born March 8th, 1906 in Lipcani.

Died November 27th, 1958 at 52 years old in New Rochelle.

Fabián Canobbio

Uruguayan footballer.

Born March 8th, 1980 (age 46 years) in Montevideo.

Leopold Averbakh

Russian author, literary critic and writer (1903-1937).

Born March 8th, 1903 in Saratov.

Died August 14th, 1939 at 36 years old in Moscow.

Pyotr Lebedev

Russian physicist (1866–1912).

Born March 8th, 1866 in Moscow. ^[ref]

Died March 1st, 1912 at 45 years old in Moscow. ^[ref]

Heinz Mack

German artist (born 1931).

Born March 8th, 1931 (age 95 years) in Lollar.

Alessia Trost

Italian high jumper.

Born March 8th, 1993 (age 33 years) in Pordenone.

Roberta Bruni

Italian pole vaulter.

Born March 8th, 1994 (age 32 years) in Rome.