Historical Events
- "Trading Places", American comedy film, is released
- Charlos Vieira begins 191 hr "nonstop" cycling in Leiria, Portugal
- East German sprinter Marlies Göhr sets world record for 100m (10.81) in Berlin, Germany
Famous Birthdays
Kim Clijsters (40 years old)
Belgian tennis player (US Open 2005, 09, 10; Australian Open 2011; Tour Finals 2003; Federation Cup 2001), born in Bilzen, Belgium
- Lee Harding, Australian punk-rock singer, born in Frankston, Australia
- Mamoru Miyano, Japanese seiyuu
About June 8, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
- #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police