What Happened on July 8, 1935

Historical Events

  • 3rd All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 4-1 at Municipal Stadium, Cleveland

Famous Birthdays

  • John David Crow, American College Football Hall of Fame back and tight end (Heisman Trophy 1957, Texas A & M; Pro Bowl 1959, 60, 62, 65; St. Louis Cardinals), born in Marion, Louisiana (d. 2015)
  • Steve Lawrence [Sidney Leibowitz], American Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pop singer ("Go Away Little Girl"; Steve and Eydie), and actor (The Lonely Guy; The Blues Brothers), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2024)
  • Vitali Sevastiyanov, Soviet cosmonaut (Soyuz 9, 18), born in Krasnouralsk, Soviet Union (d. 2010)

About July 8, 1935

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer