What Happened on July 8, 2016

Historical Events

  • Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is the first woman to be appointed artistic director at French fashion house Christian Dior

Famous Weddings

  • Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros (34) weds Greek-Egyptian billionaire tycoon Karim El Chiaty on the Greek island of Mykonos

Famous Deaths

  • Abdul Sattar Edhi, Pakistani philanthropist (Edhi Foundation), dies at 88
  • William H. McNeill, Canadian-born historian (Rise of the West), dies at 98
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights

About July 8, 2016

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla