Historical Events
- Gert Terblanche, a local school boy, discovers fossils of an unknown 'robust-type' human ancestor, later named Paranthropus robustus by Robert Broom, at Kromdraai, Blaauwbank River Valley in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
Martin Lee (85 years old)
Hong Kong politician (Democratic Party: 1985-2008) and barrister known as the "Father of Democracy" in Hong Kong, born in British Hong Kong
- Vince Promuto, American football guard (Pro Bowl 1963, 64; Washington Redskins), born in New York City (d. 2021)
About June 8, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
