Ali Hassan Mwinyi

Tanzanian statesman (1925–2024).

Born May 8th, 1925 in Unguja.

Died February 29th, 2024 at 98 years old in Dar es Salaam (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Edmund Wilson

American writer, literary and social critic, and noted man of letters (1895-1972).

Born May 8th, 1895 in Red Bank. ^[ref]

Died June 12th, 1972 at 77 years old in Talcottville (cardiovascular disease). ^[ref]

Sreejesh Ravindran

Indian field hockey player.

Born May 8th, 1988 (age 37 years) in Ernakulam district. ^[ref]

Mehmet Günsür

Turkish actor.

Born May 8th, 1975 (age 50 years) in Fatih.

Aloysius Stepinac

Croatian cardinal and archbishop of zagreb.

Born May 8th, 1898 in Brezarić. ^[ref]

Died February 10th, 1960 at 61 years old in Krašić (thrombosis). ^[ref]

Park Jeong-hwa

South korean singer and actress (1995-).

Born May 8th, 1995 (age 30 years) in Anyang.

Gerda Weissmann Klein

Nazi concentration camp survivor.

Born May 8th, 1924 in Bielsko.

Died April 3rd, 2022 at 97 years old in Phoenix. ^[ref]

Speedy Claxton

American basketball player.

Born May 8th, 1978 (age 47 years) in Queens.

Kam Heskin

American actress.

Born May 8th, 1973 (age 52 years) in Grand Forks.

John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan

British politician (born 1947).

Born May 8th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Bellshill.