Historical Events
- 1st SS-Panzer Korps counterattacks at Normandy
- Allies occupy Port-en-Bessin Normandy
- Dutch Resistance fighter Frans Duwaer arrested
- General Montgomery lands in Normandy, sets up HQ in Chateau de Creully
Famous Birthdays
- (William) "Boz" Scaggs, American rock guitarist (Steve Miller Band, 1967-68), and singer-songwriter ("Lowdown"; "Lido Shuffle"), born in Canton, Ohio
- Don Grady [Agrati], American actor (Robbie Douglas-My Three Sons), born in San Diego, California (d. 2012)
- Marc Ouellet, Canadian Cardinal prelate of the Catholic Church, Archbishop of Quebec City, born in La Motte, Quebec, Canada
- Mark Belanger, American baseball shortstop (MLB All Star 1976; 8 x Gold Glove winner; Baltimore Orioles), born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (d. 1998)
About June 8, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
