What happened this day in history July 8, 1982

What are the important events that happened on July 8, 1982? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 8, 1982: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 8, 1982 is the 189th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 176 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 25, 1982 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 394,934,400 seconds has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaoctacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $3,268.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dog is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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July 8, 1982 Historical Events

  • 1982
    Assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in Dujail.

Who were born on July 8, 1982?

  • 1982
    Hakim Warrick, American basketball player
  • 1982
    Joshua Alba, American actor
  • 1982
    Sophia Bush, American actress

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