Historical Events
- First car thief; Baron de Zuylen’s Peugeot is stolen by his mechanic in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Samuel Gonard, Swiss lawyer and chairman (International Red Cross), born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland (d. 1975)
About June 8, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
