Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
July 8, 1914 – Louis Demzien is awarded first prize for the finest lawn and garden among many contestants in LaPorte.
July 8, 1964 – J. Robert Miller, principal of LaPorte High School, is promoted to LaPorte assistant superintendent of schools in charge of business affairs.
July 8, 1989 – The 19th annual version of the LaPorte Sacred Heart Church Polish fest continues today.
July 8, 2004 – Mayor Leigh Morris says a large retail firm with 150 jobs has committed to LaPorte.