Friday July 08, 2011

US date format: 7/8/2011, UK date format: 8/7/2011

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Cancer (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 8, 2011).

The number one song in US was Give Me Everything by Pitbull.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while The Help by Kathryn Stockett was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Sweet Home Alabama. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bulletstorm or A Certain Magical Index.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at July 08 across the years or at July 2011 calendar.

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July 08, 2011 Events

What happened on July 08, 2011?

Historical Events

Betty Ford, former First Lady and wife of Gerald R. Ford, has died at 93.
France's court announces that an investigation into Christine Lagarde's abuse of her position as Finance Minister has been delayed. Lagarde has been appointed International Monetary Fund Director.
Tropical Storm Calvin forms off of the Pacific coast Mexico.
74 people were killed when a Boeing 727 Hewa Bora airliner crashes into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
When South Sudan becomes an independent nation, the United Nations Security Council will discuss sending a peacekeeping force.
"News of the World":
David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announces that a judge will conduct an investigation into the scandal.
An Egyptian protest demonstration is planned in Cairo, Egypt. It will be against perceived failures since 2011's revolution.
The final mission of the US Space Shuttle program is completed by the Space Shuttle Atlantis.
London Olympics
Tickets for the 2012 Summer Olympics in Great Britain go on sale in the second chance phase.
Andy Coulson is being questioned over alleged involvement in a phone hacking scandal.
Clive Goodman, a former News of the World reporter was also arrested by police. They also raided the London offices of the Daily Star which Goodman currently works for.
Prosecutors request Strathclyde Police investigate claims of phone hacking in Scotland, as reported by the News of the World.
London Olympics: Tickets go on sale for 2012 Summer Olympics in the United Kingdom. (BBC). The International Olympic Committee has adopted a "no needles" policy to prevent athletes from possessing doping-related syringes or other equipment.
International Olympic Committee has adopted a "no needles" policy to prevent athletes from possessing doping-related syringes or other equipment.
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July 08, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on July 08, 2011?

Other July 8th famous deaths

James Franciscus
Actor (Mr Novak), dies of emphysema at 57.
Dick Sargent
American actor who was best known as the second Darrin on the TV series "Bewitched" when he replaced Dick York in 1969, maintaining the role...
Pete Conrad
American astronaut, one of four to fly four space missions and the third man to set foot on the moon.
Howard Duff
American actor, onscreen from 1947, working steadily for 50 years but never quite breaking through to stardom.

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July 08, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Cancer

Cancer personality

Who should a Cancer marry?

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

July 08, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 08, 2011?

The day of the week was Friday.

July 8th marks the 188th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 176 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

July 2011 calendar

July	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

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