Births on May 8

Turkey Stearnes

Born on May 8, 1901

Turkey Stearnes, American baseball player (d. 1979)

Norman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes (May 8, 1901 – September 4, 1979) was an American baseball outfielder in the Negro leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.

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Events on 1901

15 Feb

Alianza Lima
The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
25 Feb

U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
11 Jun

Cook Islands
The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
14 Sep

Assassination of William McKinley
U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
12 Oct

White House
President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.

Births on May 8

Turkey Stearnes

Born on May 8, 1901

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Events on 1901

Alianza Lima

U.S. Steel

Cook Islands

Assassination of William McKinley

White House