2003⚡ Event
Sudan Airways Flight 139 Crash
Sudan Airways Flight 139 crashed near Port Sudan Airport during an emergency landing attempt. The crash killed 116 of the 117 people on board.
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What Happened on July 8?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for July 8 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 8(4)
2014⚡ Event
Lars Mittank Disappears
German citizen Lars Mittank disappeared from Varna Airport in Bulgaria. His last known movements were widely viewed on YouTube.
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2014⚡ Event
Germany Defeats Brazil in World Cup Semi-final
Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirão. This match broke several tournament records.
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2021⚡ Event
Leonardo da Vinci Drawing Sets Record
Leonardo da Vinci's drawing 'Head of a Bear' sold at auction in London for £8.8 million. This set a new record for a drawing by the artist.
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Birthdays on July 8(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Birth of Marlon Humphrey
Marlon Humphrey, an American football player, was born.
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1997🎂 Birth
Birth of Bryce Love
Bryce Love, an American football player, was born.
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1998🎂 Birth
Birth of Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke, an American actress, was born.
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1998🎂 Birth
Birth of Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith, an American actor and rapper, was born.
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Deaths on July 8(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Death of Shinzo Abe
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated with an improvised firearm while delivering a campaign speech.
politics
2022🕊️ Death
Death of Larry Storch
Larry Storch, an American actor and comedian, died.
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2022🕊️ Death
Death of Luis Echeverría
Luis Echeverría, a Mexican lawyer and politician, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Edward D. DiPrete
Edward D. DiPrete, an American politician and the 70th Governor of Rhode Island, died.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Death of Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles, an American writer, died.
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July 8 in History
July 8 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 8
Examples currently recorded for July 8 include Sudan Airways Flight 139 Crash (2003), Lars Mittank Disappears (2014), Germany Defeats Brazil in World Cup Semi-final (2014). View all events →
Birthdays on July 8
People recorded as born on July 8 include Birth of Marlon Humphrey, Birth of Bryce Love, Birth of Maya Hawke. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 8
Remembered figures who died on July 8 include Death of Shinzo Abe, Death of Larry Storch, Death of Luis Echeverría. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for July 8: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 8?
- One event currently recorded for July 8 is: Sudan Airways Flight 139 Crash.
- Who was born on July 8?
- People recorded as born on July 8 include Birth of Marlon Humphrey, Birth of Bryce Love, Birth of Maya Hawke.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for July 8.
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