Daily Archives: July 8, 2020

‘Inception’ film premieres in London 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 2010)


Video: 'Inception' trailer

(Thursday, July 8, 2010, just after 7:15 p.m. BST)Inception, a science fiction action film about a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Inception’ film premieres in London 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 2010)

Truman names MacArthur to head U.N. force in Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1950)


Video: 'Korean War - PART 7, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (MacArthur named at 6:22)

(Saturday, July 8, 1950, 8:10 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman today named Gen. Douglas MacArthur as commander of all United Nations military forces fighting in defense of the Republic of Korea. Continue reading Truman names MacArthur to head U.N. force in Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1950)