Famous Birthdays
- Micheline Calmy-Rey, Swiss politician (President of Switzerland 2007 and 2011; Head of Department of Foreign Affairs, 2003-11), born in Sion, Switzerland
- Ricky Wolff, South African keyboardist, sax player and singer (The Flower Pot Men; White Plains - "My Baby Loves Lovin'"), born in Pretoria, South Africa
About July 8, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer