Today'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: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. "
-- Arthur C. Clarke
Random Fact: The world record for the number of body piercings on one individual is 702, which is held by Canadian Brent Moffat.
Today in History:
1864: Battle of Antietam, Virginia (Spotslyvania Court House, Laurel Hill)
1924: Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres
1993: Lennox Lewis beats Tony Tucker in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
1907: Boston's Big Jeff Pfeffer no-hits Cincinnati Reds, 6-0
1976: "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" closes at Mark Hellinger New York City after 7 performances
1994: Jose Maria Figueres becomes president of Costa Rica
1974: 50 MPH speed limit in Britain lifted
1915: 41st Kentucky Derby: Joe Notter aboard Regret wins in 2:05.4
1962: 1st Atlas Centaur Launch
1961: Alan Shepard receives NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Washington
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