Monday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
May 8 1961
Born Warren Wilhelm Jr.
Bill de BlasioNotable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
Notable Trials · 1898–1960
Days lived
22,558
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basketball player · 1887–1975
Days lived
31,999
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German cinematographer and photographer (1915-2001) · 1915–2001
Days lived
31,331
film director · 1862–1965
Days lived
37,469
German astronomer (1870-1964) · 1870–1964
Days lived
34,268
German poet, journalist and author (1872-1966) · 1872–1966
Days lived
34,062
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
44,688
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
54,157
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