Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Binet, French child psychologist who invented the first practical IQ test (Binet–Simon test), born in Nice, France (d. 1911)
- Rudolf Dellinger, German Bohemian composer, born in Graslitz, (d. 1910)
About July 8, 1857
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer