Historical Events
- Carlos Saul Menum becomes President of Argentina
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Mélissa Le Nevé, French professional rock climber, born in Cestas, France
Famous Weddings
Bryan Cranston
American Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston (33) weds second wife, American actress Robin Dearden (35)
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About July 8, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Good Thing - Fine Young Cannibals
#1 Song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul Ii Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler
