JULY 8 | Birthdays and Events
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Notable Birthdays for July 8
John Pemberton (1831-1888) - Pharmacist who invented Coca-Cola.
Eli Lilly (1838-1898) - Founder of Eli Lilly and Company (pharmaceuticals).
John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) - Founder of the Standard Oil Company.
Nelson Rockefeller (1908-1979) - The 41st VP of the U.S.
Kevin Bacon (1958-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor.
Toby Keith (1961-2024) - Country music musician.
Sophia Bush (1982-Still Living) -Actress recognized for her roles in One Tree Hill and Chicago P.D.
Memorable Events for July 8
1796 - The State Department issues the first U.S. passport.
1800 - Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse gives the first cowpox vaccination to his son to prevent smallpox.
1870 - Congress authorizes the registration of trademarks.
1913 - Alfred Gilbert receives a patent for the toy Erector Set.
1947 - Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in NM.