Historical Events
Crazy Rich Asians
"Crazy Rich Asians" first Hollywood film with all-Asian cast, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh premieres in Los Angeles
- Australia's population hits 25 million according to Australian Bureau of Statistics
Film & TV History
China bans release of Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin", after character used to mock Chinese President Xi Jinping
- CW network announces that Ruby Rose has been cast as lesbian superhero Batwoman
Film Release
Jason Mraz partners with Fathom Events for the release of "Jason Mraz - Have It All The Movie"
- Mendocino Fire becomes the largest recorded fire in California's history at 290,600 acres, overtaking 2017 Thomas Fire
- Swedish furniture brand Ikea opens its first store in India in Hyderabad
Famous Deaths
Stan Mikita (1940-2018)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (Stanley Cup 1961; Hart Memorial Trophy [MVP] 1967, 68; 6 x NHL First All-Star Team), dies of Lewy body dementia at 78
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About August 7, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
