Tuesday, 8th July 2025 in Paris

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 48 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings rainy with temperatures between 12°C and 20°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 8th July in Paris, FR.

On Tuesday, 8th July 2025, Paris experiences rainy conditions as those born under the Cancer zodiac sign navigate the waning crescent moon phase. Paris, the capital of France, stands as a major European cultural and political centre situated on the Seine river in northern France. The city has long been a focal point for historical events and artistic achievement across the continent.

The date marks several significant moments in modern history. On this day in 2021, Leonardo da Vinci's Head of a Bear achieved a record price of £8.8 million at auction in London, establishing a new benchmark for the artist's drawings. Two decades earlier, in 1990, West Germany claimed FIFA World Cup victory against Argentina, with Andreas Brehme delivering the match's decisive goal in a historic sporting encounter.

More recently, the date recalls the 2022 assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was killed with an improvised firearm by an individual harbouring grievances linked to the Unification Church. This incident profoundly affected Japanese political discourse and international relations.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 8th July 2025

Rain

Sunrise 05:57
Sunset 21:54
Sunshine duration 15:10 hours
Daylight duration 15:57 hours

Maximum temperature 20.2°C
Minimum temperature 12.9°C

Wind speed 15.7km/h from NW
Precipitation 2.3mm

Comfort breeds stagnation; growth whispers in discomfort's shadow.

Fortune of the Day

8th July in the Stars – Star Sign Cancer

Today, the zodiac sign Cancer celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on 8 July are deeply feeling and intuitive individuals who perceive their surroundings with emotional intensity. Ruled by the Moon, they possess natural talent for understanding others' emotions. Their inner world is rich and complex, driven by a strong need for emotional security.

Strengths & Weaknesses These people possess remarkable empathy, reliability, and a refined sense for harmony in their home environment. Their shadow side reveals hypersensitivity and a tendency to become lost in emotional matters. Sometimes they appear overly withdrawn or emotionally dependent.

Love In relationships, those born on this day seek deep emotional connection and loyalty. They are caring partners who long to be protected and truly understood. Their love runs intense, yet they need reassurance and emotional stability from their partner.

Caree & Finance Careers in social work, psychology, or household management appeal naturally to these individuals. Their financial stability depends on tempering emotional impulsiveness. With their attention to detail, they can build lasting wealth over time.

Health These natives should monitor their emotional wellbeing, as stress manifests quickly in physical symptoms. Soothing activities like yoga, swimming, or time in nature provide stabilizing benefits. A warm home and supportive relationships are essential for their overall wellbeing.


That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 8th July

Name Days in Your Language: Aquila, Aquilina, Easton, Kilian


Someone born on this day would be just 284 days old today — roughly 6,825 hours, 409,545 minutes, or 24,572,700 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 189. day of the year.


There are 176 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 28 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 8th July

  • İpek Öz, Turkish tennis player (1999)
  • Maya Hawke, American actress (1998)
  • Jaden Smith, American actor and rapper (1998)
  • Bryce Love, American football player (1997)
  • Marlon Humphrey, American football player (1996)
  • David Corenswet, American actor (1993)
  • Ariel Camacho, Mexican singer-songwriter (died 2015) (1992)
  • Son Heung-min, Korean footballer (1992)
  • Virgil van Dijk, Dutch footballer (1991)
  • Kevin Trapp, German footballer (1990)

Lives Remembered on 8th July

  • Edward D. DiPrete, American politician, 70th Governor of Rhode Island (2025)
  • Paulette Jiles, American writer (born 1943) (2025)
  • Shinzo Abe, Japanese politician (born 1954) (2022)
  • Larry Storch, American actor and comedian (born 1923) (2022)
  • Luis Echeverría, Mexican lawyer and politician (born 1922) (2022)
  • Tony Sirico, American actor (born 1942) (2022)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 8th July

  • Christian Feast Day: Abda and Sabas
  • Christian Feast Day: Auspicius of Trier
  • Christian Feast Day: Grimbald
  • Christian Feast Day: Kilian and Totnan
  • Christian Feast Day: Saints Peter and Fevronia Day (Russian Orthodox)
  • Christian Feast Day: Procopius of Scythopolis
  • Christian Feast Day: Sunniva and companions
  • Christian Feast Day: Theobald of Marly
  • Christian Feast Day: July 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Air Force and Air Defense Forces Day (Ukraine)

What Happened on 8th July?

  • Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is shot and killed with an improvised firearm due to resentment against the Unification Church. (2022)
  • Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. (2014)
  • The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, in a match dubbed the Mineiraço. (2014)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. (2011)
  • Sudan Airways Flight 139 crashes near Port Sudan Airport during an emergency landing attempt, killing 116 of the 117 people on board. (2003)
  • Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. (1994)
  • Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. (1994)
  • West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal. (1990)
  • The Island Express train travelling from Bangalore to Kanyakumari derails on the Peruman bridge and falls into Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala in India killing 105 passengers and injuring over 200 more. (1988)
  • A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. (1982)