What Happened on July 5, 2008

Historical Events

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Venus Williams successfully defends her title beating younger sister Serena 7-5, 6-4

Famous Weddings

  • "The Bachelor" TV personality Andrew Firestone (32) weds Serbian model and actress Ivana Bozilovic (30) at St Mark's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos, California

Famous Deaths

  • Hasan Doğan, 37th president of the Turkish Football Federation (b. 1956)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About July 5, 2008

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
  • UK #1 Song: Closer - Ne-Yo