Notable people born on May 8

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People born on this day

Harry S. Trumanpresident of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972)Born in 1884 · View source ↗1884

Friedrich HayekAustrian and British economist (1899–1992)Born in 1899 · View source ↗1899

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on May 8, 2026

Moon phaseLast quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction64 %

Distance to the Moon399,500 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacTaurusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Victor Maurus of MilanA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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