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What Happened on May 8, 1828

Famous Birthdays

  • Henri Dunant, Swiss humanitarian, Founder of Red Cross (Nobel 1901), born in Geneva, Switzerland (d. 1910)
  • Sharbel Makhluf, Lebanese Maronite monk, born in Bekaa Kafra, North Governorate, Lebanon (d. 1898)

About May 8, 1828

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 196 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Taurus