Historical Events
- The New York Stock Exchange stops trading for nearly four hours due to a technical error
- The NFL's Washington Redskins have their trademark vacated on the grounds it may cause offence to native Americans
Famous Deaths
- Ernie Maresca, American singer and songwriter ("Runaround Sue"; "The Wanderer"), dies at 76
- James Tate, American poet (Pulitzer Prize 1992), dies at 71
- Ken Stabler, American Pro Football HOF quarterback (4 x Pro Bowl; NFL MVP, First-team All-Pro 1974; Super Bowl 1976; Oakland Raiders), dies of colon cancer at 69
About July 8, 2015
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
#1 Song: Are You With Me - Lost Frequencies
