Historical Events
- NFL Draft: South Carolina outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney first pick by Houston Texans
Event of Interest
World's oldest astrolabe (mariner's navigator tool) c. 1498 from Portuguese shipwreck of explorer Vasco da Gama found near Al Hallaniyah Island, Oman
Famous Deaths
- Roger L. Easton, American scientist, inventor and designer of GPS, dies at 93
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights
About May 8, 2014
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Happy - Pharrell Williams
- #1 Song: Summer - Calvin Harris