Historical Events
- Denmark is the first European economy to confirm it is in recession since the global credit crunch began; its GDP shrinks 0.6% in the first quarter after a 0.2% contraction in the fourth quarter of 2007
Famous Deaths
- John Pont, American college football coach (Miami, Yale, Northwestern, Indiana), dies at 80
- Mel Galley, English guitarist (Whitesnake; Phenomena), dies of esophageal cancer at 60
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About July 1, 2008
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
#1 Song: Closer - Ne-Yo
