Historical Events
- 128th Belmont: Rene Douglas aboard Editor's Note wins in 2:28.96
- Australian cricketer Dean Jones takes career-best 5-112 for Derbyshire v Hampshire
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
French Open Women's Tennis
French Open Women's Tennis: Defending champion Steffi Graf beats Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6-3, 6-7, 10-8 for her 5th French singles crown
- Lloyd and Titchard complete 358 stand for 4th wkt Lancs v Essex
- Panama becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty
- PBA National Championship Won by Butch Soper
Lady Godiva
Revival of the legendary procession of Lady Godiva (Godgifu) naked through Coventry, England
1996 History
Famous Weddings
- Lyricist and songwriter Carole Bayer Sager (52) weds former chairman of Warner Bros. Robert Daly (60) in Bel Air, California
Famous Deaths
- Barry Linehan, actor (Bullseye, Dark Places, Witchcraft), dies at 70
- Gerry Gomez, cricketer (West Indian captain played 29 Tests), dies
- Phyllis Stedman, politician, dies at 79
About June 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees
