Births on May 8

John Anderson, Jr.

Born on May 8, 1917

John Anderson, Jr., American lawyer and politician, 36th Governor of Kansas (d. 2014)

John Anderson Jr. (May 8, 1917 – September 15, 2014) was an American politician who served as the 36th Governor of Kansas, from 1961 until 1965. A member of the Republican Party, he previously was the 33rd Attorney General of Kansas from 1956 until 1961.

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Events on 1917

22 Jan

Woodrow Wilson
World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe.
15 Mar

Nicholas II of Russia
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the Russian throne ending the 304-year Romanov dynasty.
2 Apr

Woodrow Wilson
World War I: United States President Woodrow Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany.
5 Jun

Conscription
World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as "Army registration day".
27 Jul

Battle of Passchendaele
The Allies reach the Yser Canal at the Battle of Passchendaele.

Births on May 8

John Anderson, Jr.

Born on May 8, 1917

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Events on 1917

Woodrow Wilson

Nicholas II of Russia

Woodrow Wilson

Conscription

Battle of Passchendaele