Historical Events
Silent Night
Bing Crosby records "Silent Night"
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Skvortsov, Russian cosmonaut, born in Tambov, Russia
- Chuck Negron, American pop-rock singer (Three Dog Night - "Joy to the World"; "One"; "Old Fashioned Love Song"), and songwriter, born in The Bronx, New York City
- Doug Mountjoy, Welsh snooker player (Masters 1977; Pot Black 1978, 85; UK C'ship 1988, World C'ship 1981 runner-up), born in Gelligaer, Wales (d. 2021)
- Gael Ramsey, Brigadier commander (HQ Aldershot Garrison)
About June 8, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
