Historical Events
Event of Interest
Israeli premier Yitzhak Rabin visits West Germany
- Quake damages over 2,000 temples in Pagan Burma, 20-foot-high seated Buddha of Thandawgya decapitated
Election of Interest
US President Gerald Ford announced he'll seek Republican presidential nomination
Famous Birthdays
- Elias "E. Vil" Viljanen, Finnish heavy metal guitarist (Sonata Arctica), born in Tampere, Finland
About July 8, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
#1 Song: Tears On My Pillow - Johnny Nash
