Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test
- French Prime Minister Maurois nationalizes banks/plane/steel industry in France
- Senate confirms Sandra Day O'Conner to Supreme Court (99-0)
Famous Birthdays
- Anastasia Myskina, Russian tennis player (2004 French Open), born in Moscow, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Loring Smith, American actor (Hartmans), dies at 86
About July 8, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Ghost Town - Specials
