What Happened on June 8, 1933

Historical Events

Foxx's Three Home Runs

Athletics' first baseman Jimmie Foxx hits 3 consecutive home runs as Philadelphia outscores New York Yankees, 14 - 10; 4 straight HRs after Foxx had homered last time up the previous day

Famous Birthdays

  • Dr Robert Stevens, British lawyer and Master (Pembroke College, Oxford)
  • Eric Parker, English industrialist, deputy CEO (Trafalgar House), born in Shropshire, England (d. 2014)

Joan Rivers (1933-2014)

American comedian and actress (Late Show, Hollywood Squares), born in Brooklyn, New York


About June 8, 1933

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini