8 July
What happened today in history?
- 1497 – Vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct voyage from Europe to India.
- 2011 – The launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis marks the end of the US Space Shuttle program.
Who was born today?
- 1831 – John Pemberton – Inventor of Coca-Cola.
- 1958 – Kevin Bacon – American actor (Footloose, Apollo 13, Tremors)
- 1980 – Robbie Keane – Irish footballer.
Who died today?
- 2012 – Ernest Borgnine – American actor
