John Michael Talbot

American roman catholic singer-songwriter.

Born May 8th, 1954 (age 71 years) in Oklahoma City.

Deyverson

Brazilian association football player.

Born May 8th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Rio de Janeiro.

James R. Thompson

American politician in illinois (1936-2020).

Born May 8th, 1936 in Chicago.

Died August 14th, 2020 at 84 years old in Chicago (cardiac arrest). ^[ref]

Fernandel

French actor and singer (1903-1971).

Born May 8th, 1903 in Marseille. ^[ref]

Died February 26th, 1971 at 67 years old in Paris (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Jerry Moss

American recording executive and co-founder of a&m records.

Born May 8th, 1935 in The Bronx.

Died August 16th, 2023 at 88 years old ^[ref]

Mekonnen Welde Mikael

Ethiopian prince (1852–1906).

Born May 8th, 1852 in Shewa.

Died March 21st, 1906 at 53 years old in Ethiopia (typhus).

Barbara Hannigan

Canadian operatic soprano.

Born May 8th, 1971 (age 54 years) in Waverley.

Jennifer Walcott

American model.

Born May 8th, 1977 (age 48 years) in Youngstown.

Inessa Armand

French communist politician, editor.

Born May 8th, 1874 in Paris. ^[ref]

Died September 24th, 1920 at 46 years old in Nalchik (cholera). ^[ref]

Paul Samwell-Smith

British record producer, songwriter.

Born May 8th, 1943 (age 82 years) in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.