Historical Events
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Amélie Mauresmo of France wins her 2nd and last Grand Slam singles event; beats Justine Henin-Hardenne 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Famous Weddings
- Canadian-American "Good Day L.A." co-host Jillian Barberie (39) weds second husband actor Grant Reynolds in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles; divorce in 2014
- Danish actress and "The Surreal Life" personality Brigitte Nielsen (43) weds 5th husband Italian model and producer Mattia Dessi (27) at the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa in Malta
Famous Deaths
- June Allyson [Eleanor Geisman], American stage and screen actress (Best Foot Forward; Too Young to Kiss; The Glenn Miller Story; The DuPont Show with June Allyson), dies of respiratory failure and bronchitis at 88
- Peter Hawkins, British actor/voice actor (b. 1924)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About July 8, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean
