Suicide Woman Floats To Safety
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Historical Events
- Sarah Ann Henley survives 76-m jump from Clifton Bridge in Bristol, England
Famous Deaths
- Pavel Křížkovský, Czech choral composer and conductor (Sts. Cyril and Methodius), dies at 65
About May 8, 1885
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus