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Assassination
Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzō Abe assassinated while giving a speech in Nara, Japan
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Gymnast Simone Biles aged 25, becomes the youngest person to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden [1]
Famous Deaths
- Larry Storch, American stage and screen comic and character actor (F Troop - "Cpl. Agarn"; Tennessee Tuxedo - "Prof. Whoopee"), dies at 99
- Luis Echeverria Alvarez, Mexican politician, President of Mexico (1970-76), dies at 100
Shinzō Abe (1954-2022)
Prime Minister of Japan (2006-07 and 2012-2020), dies after being shot twice while giving a speech in Nara, Japan, at 67
- Tony Sirico, American actor (The Sopranos - "Paulie Walnuts"; Cop Land; Family Guy), dies at 79
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About July 8, 2022
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
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