Famous Birthdays
- Pauline Quirke, British actress (Birds Of A Feather - "Sharon"), born in Hackney, London, England
- Robert Knepper, American actor (Prison Break), born in Fremont, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- US Army Maj. Dale Buis & MSgt. Chester Ovnand killed in Viet Cong attack, becoming the first and second Americans killed in combat in the Vietnam War
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About July 8, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
