Historical Events
Music Single
British girls group the Spice Girls release their debut single "Wannabe" in the UK
Famous Deaths
- (James Woodie) J.W. Alexander, American gospel and soul music songwriter, singer, and producer (Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Solomon Burke), dies of prostate cancer at 80
- Amschel Rothschild, British banker (executive chairman of Rothschild Asset Management of the Rothschild banking family of England), dies at 41
- Ernest Armstrong, British politician (L) and teacher, dies at 81
- Thomas Mitchell, British architect and engineer, dies at 90
1996 Highlights
About July 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Do U Want It/California Love - 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees
