May 8 in History
1810
May 8, 1810: Scottish poet and historical novelist, Sir Walter Scott publishes a narrative poem titled "The Lady of the Lake".1877
May 8, 1877:The first English dog show titled “Westminster Dog Show” takes place at Newcastle.
1909
May 8, 1909:American long distance runner, Albert Raines runs the world’s record race in New York City.
1919
May 8, 1919:Netherlands football club, Appingedam is established.
1924
May 8, 1924:Swiss composer Arthur Honegger premieres his orchestral work titled “Pacifica 231".
1970
May 8, 1970:British rock band, The Beatles release their last and final studio album titled “Let it Be" in the United Kingdom.
1972
May 8, 1972:American musician Billy Preston is the first superstar to headline a show at the NY Radio City Music Hall.
1979
May 8, 1979:The British rock band known as ‘The Cure’ has released their first studio album titled "Three Imaginary Boys".
1994
May 8, 1994:The all-female professional baseball team plays their first game.
2001
May 8, 2001:The Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario, Sum 41, releases their first full length album titled “All Killer No Filler”.
