Historical Events
- Marge Schott becomes CEO of Cincinnati Red
Famous Birthdays
- Jamie Cook, British guitarist (Arctic Monkeys - "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor"), born in High Green, Sheffield, England
Famous Deaths
- Gardner Cowles Jr., American publisher (Look Magazine), dies at 82
- Phil Foster, American comedian (Frank De Fazio-Laverne & Shirley), dies at 72
- Simon Kuznets, American economist (Nobel 1971), dies at 84
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About July 8, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A View To A Kill - Duran Duran
#1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge
