What Happened on July 8, 1923

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Walter Mittelholzer flies a Junkers F-13 to Spitsbergen/Oostland

Event of Interest

Warren G. Harding becomes 1st sitting US President to visit Alaska (Metlakahtla)


Famous Birthdays

  • Harrison Dillard, American athlete (Olympic gold 100m, 4×100m relay 1948; 110m hurdles, 4×100m relay 1952), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2019)

About July 8, 1923

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer