Historical Events
- "Big Deal" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 70 performances
- 40th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat Hous Rockets, 4 games to 2
Kurt Waldheim Elected
Alleged Nazi Kurt Waldheim elected President of Austria
French Open Men's Tennis
French Open Men's Tennis: Czech star Ivan Lendl wins 3rd career Grand Slam title; beats Mikael Pernfors of Sweden 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
- Iraqi jets attack Assadabad satellite station in Afghanistan
- Longest 9 inning AL game (4h16m), Baltimore Orioles beat Yankees 18-9
About June 8, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
- #1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics