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What Happened on July 8, 1945

Famous Birthdays

  • Micheline Calmy-Rey, Swiss politician (President of Switzerland 2007 and 2011; Head of Department of Foreign Affairs, 2003-11), born in Sion, Switzerland
  • Ricky Wolff, South African keyboardist, sax player and singer (The Flower Pot Men; White Plains - "My Baby Loves Lovin'"), born in Pretoria, South Africa

About July 8, 1945

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer