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What Happened on July 8, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Emil Bloch, German Marxist philosopher, born in Ludwigshafen, Germany (d. 1977)
  • Hugo Boss, German clothing manufacturer, Nazi party member, and war profiteer, born in Metzingen, Kingdom of Württemberg (d. 1948) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Waelput, Flemish compose and conductor (Blessing of Arms), dies at 39
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights

About July 8, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 139 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer