1982⚡ Event
Falklands War: Argentine Air Force attacks British ships
During the Falklands War, the Argentine Air Force attacked British transport ships, killing 56 British servicemen and wounding 150 others.
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What Happened on June 8?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on June 8(5)
1982⚡ Event
Falklands War: Hercules attacked
During the Falklands War, the Argentine Air Force attacked the neutral oil tanker Hercules in the South Atlantic.
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2007⚡ Event
Pasha Bulker runs aground
A major storm caused the bulk carrier Pasha Bulker to run aground in New South Wales, Australia.
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2008⚡ Event
Akihabara massacre
A man drove a truck into a crowd of pedestrians in Akihabara, Tokyo, and then stabbed at least 12 people, killing 7 and wounding 10.
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2009⚡ Event
Two American journalists sentenced in North Korea
Two American journalists, arrested for illegal entry into North Korea, were sentenced to twelve years hard labor. They were later pardoned.
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Birthdays on June 8(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Liv Morgan
American professional wrestler Liv Morgan was born.
sportsentertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Francesca Capaldi
American actress Francesca Capaldi was born.
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Deaths on June 8(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Andre Matos
Andre Matos, a Brazilian heavy metal musician, died at the age of 47.
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2023🕊️ Death
Pat Robertson
American televangelist Pat Robertson died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Ramoji Rao
Indian businessman, media proprietor, and film producer Ramoji Rao died.
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June 8 in History
June 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on June 8
Examples currently recorded for June 8 include Falklands War: Argentine Air Force attacks British ships (1982), Falklands War: Hercules attacked (1982), Pasha Bulker runs aground (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on June 8
People recorded as born on June 8 include Timea Bacsinszky, Liv Morgan, Ferland Mendy. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 8
Remembered figures who died on June 8 include Andre Matos, Paula Rego, Pat Robertson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 8?
- One event currently recorded for June 8 is: Falklands War: Argentine Air Force attacks British ships.
- Who was born on June 8?
- People recorded as born on June 8 include Timea Bacsinszky, Liv Morgan, Ferland Mendy.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 8.
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