Historical Events
Sullivan vs. Kilrain
John L. Sullivan successfully defends last officially sanctioned, bare-knuckle world heavyweight prizefighting championship; Jake Kilrain's trainer throws in towel after 75 x 1-minute rounds near Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Wall Street Journal begins publishing
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: William Renshaw wins his 7th Wimbledon singles title; beats twin brother Ernest Renshaw 6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0
Famous Birthdays
- Eugene Pallette, American actor (The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Mark of Zorro), born in Winfield, Kansas (d. 1954)
About July 8, 1889
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
