Famous Birthdays
- Derek Underwood, England cricket spin bowler (86 Tests, 297 wickets @ 25.83, BB 8/51; Kent CCC), born in Bromley, England
- Donna Deitch, American film and TV director (Sexual Advances, Women of Brewster Place), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Karl Hanke, Official of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) of Nazi Germany, dies at 41
1945 Highlights
About June 8, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
