Historical Events
- 61st Belmont: Mack Garner aboard Blue Larkspur wins in 2:32.8
- Venezuelan rebel Rafael Urbina overthrows Fort Amsterdam, Curacao kidnap governor Fruytier
Famous Birthdays
- Earl Ferrers, 13th Earl Ferrers, British minister of state (Department of Environment) (d. 2012)
- V. M. Muddiah, Indian cricket spin bowler (2 Tests, 3 wickets), born in Bangalore, Mysore (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Bliss Carman, Canadian poet, dies at 68
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About June 8, 1929
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
