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What Happened on July 8, 1882

Famous Birthdays

  • John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley, British civil servant, politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer (1943-45), born in Midlothian, Scotland (d. 1958)
  • Percy Grainger, Australian-American concert pianist and composer (Hill Songs; Country Garden), born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (d. 1961)

About July 8, 1882

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 142 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer