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What Happened on May 8, 1873

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Leveson-Gower, English cricket batsman and captain (3 Tests; Surrey CCC, Oxford University CC), born in Titsey Place, Surrey, England (d. 1954)

Famous Deaths

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)

English philosopher, political economist and utilitarian, dies of erysipelas at 66

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About May 8, 1873

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus