May 8th celebrates World Donkey Day and No Socks Day.
Today marks the 129th day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 237 days left until the end of the year.
There are so many fascinating events that happened on May 8th in history. Here we’re going to learn all about what things happened on this day that makes it so unique.
Did you know that on this day in 1912, Paramount Pictures was founded? It is the 5th oldest film studio in the world and 2nd oldest in the United States.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about May 8th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on May 8 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2019
Singapore passed anti-fake news laws.
The new laws have been called controversial, as they give the Singaporean government too great of an ability to police online chat rooms and pages. The regulations ban the use of fake accounts and bots and the spread of false statements, and the penalty for breaking them can be as high as a US$733,000 fine and a ten-year jail term.
1962
NASA’s Atlas-Centaur rocket exploded mid-air during its first test flight.
In 1961 the first Atlas-Centaur rocket was brought to the launch pad, but due to a series of technical failures, it sat there for seven months. When it was finally launched, it only lasted a minute in the air before the Centaur rocket stage ruptured and caused the entire launch vehicle to disintegrate.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Enrique Iglesias! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1988
Trisha Paytas
American
YouTuber
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1981
Stephen Amell
Canadian
Actor
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1975
Enrique Iglesias
Spanish
Singer
Age:
48 years old
Born In:
Madrid, Spain
1978
Matthew Davis
American
Actor
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
Utah, USA
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on May 8th.
1995
There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.
Nelson Mandela
South African President
1969
I’m prepared for death because I don’t believe in it. I think it’s just getting out of one car and getting into another.
John Lennon
English Singer
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
World Donkey Day
Donkeys have tirelessly endured being our beasts of burden since at least 4,000 BC, yet for some strange reason, we rarely show them the thanks they deserve! Fortunately, World Donkey Day was created in 2018, so go out and celebrate it by being kind to any donkeys you meet!
National No Socks Day
Sometimes it feels so liberating to take your socks off that you wish you never had to wear them. The good news is that there’s a day for that! Whether you go all out and wear shoes without socks or wear some flip flops or sandals, leave your socks at home today!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
During 1943, US officials imposed a short-lived ban on sliced bread as a wartime conservation measure. It lasted less than three months.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on May 8th share the Taurus star sign.
Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Much like bulls, Taureans are loyal and remarkably passionate. This enables them to have the drive to accomplish challenging tasks in life.
People born during May have the Emerald birthstone. The emerald was once the preferred gemstone of Egypt’s most famous female Pharaoh, Cleopatra. Did you know that emeralds were mined in Egypt from as early as 330 BC, which continued until the 1700s?
Those who were born on May 8 were likely conceived the previous year on August 15.
The due date for babies conceived on May 8th, 2024, is around January 29th, 2025.
