Historical Events
- Versailles to Paris train catches fire; 50 die
Famous Birthdays
- Emil Christian Hansen, Danish physiologist, born in Ribe, Denmark (d. 1909)
Famous Deaths
- Jules Dumont d'Urville, French explorer and naval officer, dies at 51
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About May 8, 1842
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
Actors
Actresses
Basketball Players
Footballers
Pop Stars
Rockers