Historical Events
Bobby Orr Signs with Blackhawks
Bobby Orr signs a five-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks
- Houston Astros draft Floyd Bannister #1
Famous Birthdays
- Kenji Johjima, Japanese baseball catcher (10 × NPB All-Star; Japan Series 1999, 2003 Fukuoka Daiei / Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks; Seattle Mariners), born in Sasebo, Japan
Lindsay Davenport (47 years old)
American tennis player (US Open 1998, Wimbledon 1999, Australian Open 2000; Tour Finals 1999; Olympic gold 1996), born in Palos Verdes, California
About June 8, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Silly Love Songs - Wings
- #1 Song: Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) - Wurzels