July 8th, 1776: The Liberty Bell rang at Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, inviting citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

July 8th, 1889: The first issue of The Wall Street Journal was published.

July 8th, 1991: Shop Til’ You Drop premiered on Lifetime.

July 8th, 1992: Melrose Place made its’ debut on FOX as a follow-up to 90210.

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Actor Jeffrey Tambor turns 76 years old.

 

Actress Angelica Huston turns 69 years old.

 

Actor Kevin Bacon turns 62 years old.

 

Singer Toby Keith turns 59 years old.

 

Actor Billy Crudup turns 52 years old.

 

Singer Beck turns 50 years old.

 

Actress Kathleen Robertson turns 47 years old.

 

Actor Milo Ventimiglia turns 43 years old.

 

Actress Sophia Bush turns 38 years old.

 

Actor Jaden Smith turns 22 years old.

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July 8th is National Freezer Pop Day.