Notable people born on July 8

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People born on this day

John D. RockefellerAmerican industrialist and philanthropist (1839–1937)Born in 1839 · View source ↗1839

Kevin BaconAmerican actor (born 1958)Born in 1958 · View source ↗1958

Jean de La FontaineFrench poet, fabulist and writer (1621–1695)Born in 1621 · View source ↗1621

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on July 8, 2026

Moon phaseLast quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction43 %

Distance to the Moon375,000 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacCancerTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarB. Eugene IIIA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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