Historical Events
- First major battle of the Mexican–American War fought at Palo Alto, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Oscar Hammerstein, German-American cigar maker, opera and theater impresario, composer, and playwright, born in Stettin, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1919)
Famous Deaths
- Giacomo Cordella, Italian composer, dies at 59
Died in 1846 1846 Highlights
About May 8, 1846
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
