Yesterday's Horoscope for Cancer
May 8, 2026
Sharing memories and reminiscences, or discussing a very personal topic with someone you feel you can trust is likely now. You may have a significant communication (email, phone call, or personal discussion) with someone who was once very important to you or with whom you have a long history.
Power Numbers: 22, 36, 9, 23, 20, 26
Born Today: Edward Gibbon, Harry S Truman, David Attenborough, Thomas Pynchon, Peter Benchley, Melissa Gilbert, Josie Maran
Quick Quote: "The universe seems neither benign nor hostile, merely indifferent."
-- Carl Sagan
Random Fact: The world camel population is close to 19 million.
Today in History:
535: John II ends his reign as Catholic Pope
1949: West German constitution approved
1951: U.S. performs atmospheric nuclear test at Enwetak
1959: 3-deck Nile excursion steamer springs a leak panicking passengers who capsized ship. 200 drown just yards from shore
1943: Adm Cunningham of British fleet: "Sink, burn and destroy; let nothing pass"
1864: Atlanta Campaign: Sever fighting near Dalton
1929: Jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway
1993: Lennox Lewis beats Tony Tucker in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
1962: 1st Atlas Centaur Launch
1972: Sabena aircraft at Lod International, Tel Aviv, captured by Palestinians
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