Historical Events
Event of Interest
British Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns in a stand against Theresa May's new softer Brexit policy
- Eritrea and Ethiopia announce re-establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries after almost 20 years in Asmara, Eritrea
- Four boys are the first to be rescued after 16 days, from Tham Luang cave, Thailand, by Thai and international rescue team
- South Korean golfer Sei Young Ki breaks LPGA 72-hole scoring record with 31 under-par 257, also first to better -30, in winning Thornberry Creek Classic
Famous Deaths
- Alan Johnson, American screen and stage choreographer (The Producers - "Springtime for Hitler"; Legs Diamond; 3 Emmy Awards), director (To Be Or Not To Be), and dancer (West Side Story),, dies at 81
- Oliver Knussen, British composer (Where the Wild Things Are, Chicara), dies at 66
- Tab Hunter [Arthur Andrew Kelm], American actor (Tab Hunter Show, Lust in the Dust) and singer ("Young Love"), dies of complications of deep vein thrombosis at 86
About July 8, 2018
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
#1 Song: Shotgun - George Ezra
