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”.