Birthdays occurring on June, 8

1955

Tim Berners-Lee was born on June 8, 1955 British physicist of the World Wide Web (WWW). b.1955 We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges. More quotations from Tim Berners-Lee

1957

Scott Adams was born on June 8, 1957 American cartoonist, b.1957 Normal people ... believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet. More quotations from Scott Adams

1960

Mick Hucknall was born on June 8, 1960 Thank you, good night. That is the end of the show. More quotations from Mick Hucknall

Deaths occurring on June, 8

1809

Thomas Paine died on June 8, 1809 English born American writer and political pamphleteer, whose 'Common Sense' and 'Crisis' papers were important influences on the American Revolution. 1737-1809 We have it in our power to begin the world over again More quotations from Thomas Paine

1845

Andrew Jackson died on June 8, 1845 American 7th US president, 1767-1845 Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms More quotations from Andrew Jackson

1857

Clement Attlee died on June 8, 1857 English prime minister, 1803-1857 Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking. More quotations from Clement Attlee

1857

Douglas Jerrold died on June 8, 1857 English humorist, playwright and journalist, 1803-1857 What would women do if they could not cry? What poor, defenseless creatures they would be More quotations from Douglas Jerrold

1884

Henry Clay Work died on June 8, 1884 American song-writer. 1832-1884 Father, dear father, come home with me now, The clock in the belfry strikes one; You said you were coming right home from the shop, As soon as your day's work was done More quotations from Henry Clay Work