June 8
June 8 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 206 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Gemini.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 8 the Sun's declination is approximately +22.9°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 8.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- World Oceans Day (UN)
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1949 — George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four was published. ↗(77 years ago)more
Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final completed book. Thematically, it centres on totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours.
- 1953 — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. John R. Thompson Co. that restaurants in D.C. could not refuse service to black patrons. ↗(73 years ago)
more
District of Columbia v. John R. Thompson Co. Inc., 346 U.S. 100 (1953), is a United States Supreme Court case which began on April 30, 1953 over the validity of the local Washington Acts of 1872 and 1873. The Acts prohibited segregation in public places within the District.
1959 — The first official U.S. Postal Service Missile Mail was delivered. ↗(67 years ago)more
Rocket mail is the delivery of mail by rocket or missile. The rocket lands by deploying an internal parachute upon arrival. It has been attempted by various organizations in many countries, with varying levels of success. It has never become widely seen as being a viable option for delivering mail, due to the cost of the schemes and numerous failures.
1972 — The photograph "The Terror of War" — Phan Thi Kim Phuc fleeing a napalm attack — was taken in Vietnam. ↗(54 years ago)more
Phan Thị Kim Phúc, referred to informally as the girl in the picture and the napalm girl, is a South Vietnamese-born Canadian woman best known as the child depicted in the Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph, titled The Terror of War, taken at Trảng Bàng during the Vietnam War on June 8, 1972.
Notable births
1810 — Robert Schumann, German composer. ↗(216 years ago)more
Robert Schumann was a German composer, pianist, and music critic of the early Romantic era. He composed in all the main musical genres of the time, writing for solo piano, voice and piano, chamber groups, orchestra, choir and the opera. His works typify the spirit of the Romantic era in German music.
1869 — Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect. ↗(157 years ago)more
Frank Lloyd Wright Sr. was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the twentieth century, influencing architects worldwide through his works and mentoring hundreds of apprentices in his Taliesin Fellowship.
1933 — Joan Rivers, American comedian. ↗(93 years ago)more
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent.
Notable deaths
632 — Muhammad, Prophet of Islam. ↗(1394 years ago)more
Muhammad was an Arab religious, military and political leader, as well as the founder of Islam. According to Islam, he was the final prophet of God who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets in Islam.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (160) | 2^5 × 5 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (206) | 2 × 103 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 08062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +22.92° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 12 days |