Historical Events
- Cable Cars begin service in LA
Famous Birthdays
- Josef Hromádka, Czech theologist (Lenin prize 1957), born in Hodslavice, Moravia (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Gerard Manley Hopkins, English poet (Windhover), dies at 54
1889 Highlights
About June 8, 1889
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
