Historical Events
Musical Finale
Raymond Scott and Bernard Hanighen's musical "Lute Song", starring Mary Martin, Yul Brenner, and Nancy Davis, and directed by John Houseman, closes at Plymouth Theater, NYC, after 142 performances
Indonesian History
Sukarno calls for anti colonial defiance in Indonesia
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth A. Lynn, American sci-fi author (Watchtower, Red Hawk), born in NYC, New York
- Richie Robinson, Australian cricket wicketkeeper (3 Tests; 4 dismissals; WSC; Victoria), born in Melbourne, Australia
Famous Deaths
- John L. Bates, American lawyer and politician (41st Governor of Massachusetts), dies at 86
About June 8, 1946
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
