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