May 08

Thursday 08, 1997:

A China Southern Airlines Boeing 737 crashes on approach into Shenzhen's Huangtian Airport, killing 35

Monday 08, 1972:

Vietnam War – U.S. President Richard M. Nixon announces his order to place mines in major North Vietnamese ports in order to stem the flow of weapons and other goods to that nation.

Monday 08, 1933:

Mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast in protest of British oppression in India.

Monday 08, 1899:

The Irish Literary Theatre in Dublin opens.

Wednesday 08, 1861:

American Civil War: Richmond, Virginia, is named the capital of the Confederate States of America.