Historical Events
- Six Day War: Israel's navy and air force attack USS Liberty in Mediterranean Sea in broad daylight, mistaking it for an Egyptian ship; 34 US crewmen killed, 75 injured, and ship badly damaged
Famous Birthdays
- Kathryn Tickell, English traditional folk musician, Northumbrian smallpipe bagpiper, and fiddle player, born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England
- Neil Mitchell, Scottish rock keyboardist (Wet Wet Wet - "Good Night Gir"; "Love Is All Around"), born in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire.
- Stephane Simian, French tennis star
Famous Deaths
- Elliot Griffis, American composer, dies at 74
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About June 8, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Respect - Aretha Franklin
#1 Song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
