Famous Birthdays
- Bonnie Tyler [Gaynor Hopkins], Welsh rocker ("Total Eclipse Of The Heart"), born in Skewen, Neath, Wales
- Tony Rice, American bluegrass guitarist (J.D. Crowe and the New South), born in Danville, Virginia (d. 2020) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Eugène Fiset, French Canadian military officer and politician (b. 1874)
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About June 8, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini