Historical Events
- Roadside car bomb kills 14 civilians in Afghanistan's Kandahar Province
Election of Interest
Tens of thousands protest over election corruption in Mexico City after Enrique Peña Nieto's win in the country's presidential election
- US Open Women's Golf, Blackwolf Run: Na Yeon Choi of South Korea wins her first major championship, 4 strokes ahead of compatriot Amy Yang
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Roger Federer wins 7th Wimbledon and 17th Grand Slam title; beats Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4
2012 History
Famous Deaths
Ernest Borgnine (1917-2012)
American Academy Award-winning actor (Marty; From Here To Eternity; ; McHale's Navy; The Poseidon Adventure), dies from renal failure at 95
About July 8, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
#1 Song: Payphone - Maroon 5 Ft. Wiz Khalifa
