On this day in music history:

Invocation by Silvia Nakkach (2003)

Beautiful Broken by Heart (2016)

Invocation

Album by Silvia Nakkach,

released July 8, 2003.

Track list: Bliss; Union; Creation; Healing; Radiance; Devotion; Compassion; Grace; Divinity; Peace.

Beautiful Broken

Album by Heart,

released July 8, 2016.

Track list: Beautiful Broken; Two; Sweet Darlin’; I Jump; Johnny Moon; Heaven; City’s Burning; Down on Me; One Word; Language of Love.

On this day in movie history - Heavenly Creatures (1994):

Heavenly Creatures

directed by Peter Jackson,

written by Frances Walsh and Peter Jackson,

based on the true 1954 Juliet Hulme / Pauline Parker murder case,

was released at the Wellington Film Festival in New Zealand on July 8, 1994.

Music by Peter Dasent.

Cast:

Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison, Simon O'Connor, Jed Brophy, Peter Elliott, Gilbert Goldie, Geoffrey Heath, Kirsti Ferry, Ben Skjellerup, Darien Takle, Elizabeth Moody, Liz Mullane, Moreen Eason, Pearl Carpenter, Lou Dobson, Jesse Griffin, Glen Drake, Nic Farra, Chris Clarkson, Ray Henwood, John Nicoll, Michael Maxwell, Raewyn Pelham, Toni Jones, Glenys Lloyd-Smith, Wendy Watson, Jean Guérin, Stephen Reilly, Andrea Sanders, Ben Fransham, Jessica Bradley, Alex Shirtcliffe-Scott, Barry Thomson, Kylie Cushman, Perin Davey, Peter Jackson, Damian Vuleta.

On this day in the Star Trek universe:

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Season 2. Episode 21.

Episode entitled: Peak Performance.

Released July 8, 1989.

Directed by Robert Scheerer.

Written by David Kemper, Melinda M. Snodgrass.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Dennis McCarthy.

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, Diana Muldaur, Roy Brocksmith, Armin Shimerman, David L. Lander, Leslie Neale, Glenn Morshower, James G. Becker, Casey Kono, Tim McCormack, Richard Sarstedt.

On this day in movie history - Phantasm II (1988):

Phantasm II

directed and written by Don Coscarelli,

was released in the United States on July 8, 1988.
Music by Fred Myrow and Christopher L. Stone.

Cast:

James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister, Angus Scrimm, A. Michael Baldwin, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine, Samantha Phillips, Kenneth Tigar, Ruth C. Engel, Mark Major, Rubin Kushner, Stacey Travis, J. Patrick McNamara, Amanda Gray, Elizabeth Quezada, Lauren Gray, June Jordan, Megan Gibbons, Craig Murkey, Amanda Gibbons, Troy Fromin, Georgeanna Valdez, Guy Alford, Irene Korman, Ricky Murkey, Katie Carlin, Delia Ortega, Lee Craig, Ramona Ortega, Richard F. Berry, Patrick W. Allen, Phil Fondacaro, Ed Gale.

Born on this day – Rachael Lillis:

Rachael Lillis

Voice actress

Writer

July 8, 1978 – August 10, 2024

Credits:

A Sneak Peek at Pokémon (1998); Agent Aika (1997–1999); Alien Nine (2001); Andy Shane & the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle / Andy Shane & the Pumpkin Trick (2009); Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery (2011); Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt (2009); Andy Shane Is Not in Love (2011); Animation Runner Kuromi (2001); Animation Runner Kuromi 2 (2004); Ape Escape 2 (2002); Apocalypse Zero (1996); Bakuman. (2010); Berserk (1997–1998); Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King (2012); Bleached (1997); Boogiepop Never Laughs: Boogiepop Phantom (2000); Boys be... (2000); Carrie Measures Up (2009); Clean-Sweep Campers (2009); Cleopatra D.C. (1989–1991); Comic Party (2001); Comic Party Special (2001); Countdown to Kindergarten (2004); Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown (2002); Cubix: Robots for Everyone (2001–2002); Darkside Blues (1994); Death Battle (2014); Descendants of Darkness (2000); Diary of a Fairy Godmother (2004); Diminishing Returns (2018); Dinosaur King (2007); DNA² (1994); DNA²: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu (1995); Every Pokémon Ever (2021); Exte: Hair Extensions (2007); Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I. presage flower (2017); Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014–2015); Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe (2002); Gall Force: Destruction (1987); Gall Force: Earth Chapter (1989–1990); Gall Force: New Era (1991–1992); Gall Force: Stardust War (1988); Genshiken (2004–2007); Geobreeders (1998–2001); Gokudo (1999); Gravitation (1999–2001); Guardian of Darkness (1992); Harlock Saga (1999); Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Hey You, Pikachu! (1998); His and Her Circumstances (1998–1999); Hunter x Hunter (2011–2014); I Just Want to Eat My Sandwich (2007); Jewel BEM Hunter Lime (1996); K.O. Beast (1992–1993); Kenji Miyazawa's Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985); Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Meowth Singing' Commercial (1999); Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Misty Singing' Commercial (1999); Knight Hunters: Weiß Kreuz (2001); Lastman (2016); Lego Jurassic World (2015); M.U.G.E.N (1999); Maetel Legend (2000); Mangchi (2003); Midori Days (2004); Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010–2014); Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth (2006); Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth / Countdown to Kindergarten (2008); Nostalgia Critic (2015); Now and Then, Here and There (1999–2000); Ollie & Scoops (2019); Otsuyu: Kaidan botan-dôrô (1998); Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013); Pikachu & Pichu (2000); Pikachu's Jukebox: Double Trouble (2001); Pokémon (1997–2015); Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (2000); Pokémon 4Ever: Audio Commentary with Norman Grossfeld, Michael Haigney, Jim Malone, Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Maddie Blaustein and Eric Stuart (2001); Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest (2001); Pokémon Channel (2003); Pokémon Chronicles (2001–2004); Pokemon de ingurisshu! Kazu iro-hen (2002); Pokémon Heroes (2002); Pokémon Karaokémon: Song of Jigglypuff (2000); Pokémon M2M Recording Commercial (1999); Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007); Pokémon Puzzle League (2000); Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006); Pokémon Snap (1999); Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999); Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004); Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019); Pokémon: Gotta Dance!! (2003); Pokémon: Happy April Fools' Day Commercial (2000); Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003); Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005); Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000); Pokémon: Misty is a Ticking Time Bomb Waiting to Explode! Commercial (2000); Pokémon: Pikachu's Jukebox - Double Trouble (1999); Pokemon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999); Pokémon: Pikachu's Vacation (1998); Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998–1999); Pokémon: Team Rocket's Pokémon Salon Commercial (1999); Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998); Pokémon: The Road to Indigo Commercial Version 1 (2002); Pokémon: The Road to Indigo Commercial Version 4 (2002); Rayearth (1997); Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997); Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie - Behind the Scenes with Kunihiko Ikuhara (2001); Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999); RG Veda (1991); Seven of Seven (2002); Shadow of the Elves (2004); Shaman King (2002); Shamanic Princess (1996); Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001); Shootfighter Tekken: Round 1 (2002); Sonic X (2003–2004); Stepmom (1998); Super Smash Bros. (1999); Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008); Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014); Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014); Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001); Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018); Tama of Third Street: Have You Seen My Tama? (1993); Tamagotchi (2006); Tamagotchi the Movie (2007); Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2005); The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993–1996); The Ping-Pong Club (1995); The Slayers (1995–1996); The World of Narue (2003); Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003); Twin Signal (1996); Valkyrie Profile (1999); Venus Five (1994); Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer (1996); VS. Knight Ramune & 40 Fresh (1997); Welcome to the Space Show (2010); Winx Club (2004–2011); Your Lie in April (2014–2015); Yu-Gi-Oh! (2002).

Born on this day – Amanda Peterson:

Amanda Peterson

Actress

July 8, 1971 – July 3, 2015

Credits:

A Year in the Life (1986–1988); And the Children Shall Lead (1985); Annie (1982); Best Kept Secrets (1984); Boone (1983–1984); Can't Buy Me Love (1987); Carly Mills (1986); Doogie Howser, M.D. (1990); E! True Hollywood Story (2007); Entertainment Tonight (2015); Explorers (1985); Fatal Charm (1990); Father Murphy (1982); Hell Hath No Fury (1991); Jack's Place (1993); Listen to Me (1989); Love and Betrayal (1989); Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991); Silver Spoons (1982); TCM Remembers 2015 (2015); The Doctors (2015); The Lawless Land (1988); Windrunner (1994).

Born on this day – Corey Parker:

Corey Parker

Actor

July 8, 1965 – March 6, 2026

Credits:

9½ Weeks (1986); 67th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (1998); A Mother's Prayer (1995); ABC Afterschool Specials (1983–1986); As the World Turns (1983); At Mother's Request (1987); Being Awesome (2014); Big Deals (1991); Big Man on Campus (1989); Biloxi Blues (1988); Blue Skies (1994); Breast Men (1997); Broadway Bound (1992); CBS Summer Playhouse (1987); Courage (1986); Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013); Death$ in a $mall Town (2016); Dedication (2007); Demon Lake (1983); Duckman: Private Dick / Family Man (1994); Eddie Dodd (1991); Encino Woman (1996); Flesh Suitcase (1995); Flying Blind (1992–1993); Fool's Paradise (1997); Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985); Grandpa's Funeral (1995); Hello Actors Studio (1988); How I Got Into College (1989); I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990); Inside Edition (2011); Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995); Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998–1999); Love Sick Diaries (2010); Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996); Ms. Marvel (2022); Nashville (2014); One Came Home (2010); Scream for Help (1984); Slasher Scotty (2018); Sun Records (2017); The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989); The Best Times (1985); The Bronx Zoo (1987); The Bureau of Short-Term Affairs (2013); The DizRadio Show (2020); The End of the Bar (2002); The Lost Language of Cranes (1991); The Marsha Warfield Show (1990); The New Leave It to Beaver (1985); The Rainmaker (1997); The Trouble With Billy (2026); The Word (1992); Thirtysomething (1989–1991); Touched by an Angel (1996); Tupelove (2012); White Palace (1990); Will & Grace (2000); Willy / Milly (1986); Winding Brook (2017); Woman's Picture (2011).