Famous Birthdays
- Joe B. Mauldin, American rock double-bass player (The Crickets), songwriter, and recording engineer (Gold Start Studios), born In Lubbock, Texas (d. 2015)
- Marcia Rodd, American actress (Little Murders, T R Baskins), born in Lyons, Kansas
- Waka Nathan, New Zealand rugby union flanker (14 Tests; Auckland RU), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 2021)
About July 8, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
