Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Crazy Rich Asians" first Hollywood film with all-Asian cast, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh premieres in Los Angeles
- Australia's population hits 25 million according to Australian Bureau of Statistics
Film & TV History
China bans release of Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin", after character used to mock Chinese President Xi Jinping
- CW network announces Ruby Rose cast as lesbian superhero Batwoman
- Mendocino Fire becomes the largest recorded fire in California's history at 290,600 acres, overtaking 2017 Thomas Fire
- Swedish furniture brand Ikea opens its first store in India in Hyderabad
Famous Deaths
- Stan Mikita, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (Stanley Cup 1961; Hart Memorial Trophy [MVP] 1967, 68; 6 x NHL First All-Star Team), dies of Lewy body dementia at 78
About August 7, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
#1 Song: In My Feelings - 
#1 Song: In My Feelings - 
