Famous Birthdays
- Karl Genzken, Nazi physician, Chief of the Medical Office of the Waffen-SS, born in Preetz, German Empire (d. 1957)
Famous Deaths
- Ignace Bourget, French Canadian Bishop of Montreal, dies at 85
1885 Highlights
About June 8, 1885
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini