Birthdays occurring on May, 8

1592

Francis Quarles was born on May 8, 1592 English religious poet. 1592-1644 Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury. More quotations from Francis Quarles

1737

Edward Gibbon was born on May 8, 1737 English historian, 1737-1794 Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. More quotations from Edward Gibbon

1884

Harry S Truman was born on May 8, 1884 American 33rd president of the United States, 1884-1972 If you can't convince them, confuse them. More quotations from Harry S Truman

1895

Edmund Wilson was born on May 8, 1895 No two persons ever read the same book. More quotations from Edmund Wilson

1895

Fulton J. Sheen was born on May 8, 1895 American religious, 1895-1979 Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love? More quotations from Fulton J. Sheen

Deaths occurring on May, 8

1936

Oswald Spengler died on May 8, 1936 German philosopher of history. 1880-1936 This is our purpose: to make as meaningful as possible this life that has been bestowed upon us; to live in such a way that we may be proud of ourselves; to act in such a way that some part of us lives on. More quotations from Oswald Spengler

1975

Avery Brundage died on May 8, 1975 American sports administrator and president of the International Olympic Commitee (IOC) from 1952 to 1972. 1887-1975 The Olympic Movement is a 20th century religion. Where there is no injustice of caste, of race, of family, of wealth. More quotations from Avery Brundage

1988

Robert A. Heinlein died on May 8, 1988 American science-fiction writer, 1907-1988 It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. More quotations from Robert A. Heinlein