8 July 1994 July 7, 2015 Author: Staff Kim Jong-il begins becomes the supreme leader of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il-sung. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Marcel Proust — Click here for more from Marcel Proust Related posts: 9 November 1994 31 December 1994 1 May 1994 10 May 1994 31 December 1994 1 May 1994 12 August 1994 25 January 1994 6 January 1994 5 April 1994 Categories: History Tags: 1994, 8 July