Famous Birthdays
- Bernie Casey, American actor (Boxcar Bertha, Rent-a-Cop), born in Wyco, West Virginia (d. 2017)
- Bob Goodman, American International Boxing HOF promoter (VP & Matchmaker Madison Square Garden 1985-94; Don King Productions; Garden State Boxing), born in New York City (d. 2023)
- Herb Adderley, American Pro Football HOF cornerback (Super Bowl 1967, 68, 71; 5 x Pro Bowl; 4 × First-team All-Pro; Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
- Laurence Cook, American jazz drummer, percussionist, and avant garde composer, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- William "Bill" Watrous, American jazz trombonist, born in Middletown, Connecticut (d. 2018)
About June 8, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
