What Happened on August 8, 2023

Historical Events

Tory Lanez Sentenced

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot several times during an argument [1]

  • Colombian drug dealer Dairo Antonio Úsuga (Otoniel) named 'the most dangerous drug trafficker in the world' sentenced to 45 years in prison in the US [1]
  • Storm Hans brings widespread destruction to Scandinavia with Norway warning of its highest rainfall for 25 years [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Federico Bahamontes, Spanish road cyclist (Tour de France 1959; first to win mountain classification in all 3 Grand Tours), dies at 95
  • Libby Newman, American artist, dies at 100
  • [Sixto] Rodríguez, American singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Sugar Man"), dies at 81
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About August 8, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave