Birthdays occurring on June, 8

1903

Marguerite Yourcenar was born on June 8, 1903 Belgian born American writer, 1903-1987 Every invalid is a prisoner More quotations from Marguerite Yourcenar

1925

Barbara Bush was born on June 8, 1925 American first lady (1989-93), the wife of George Bush, b.1925 Clinton lied. A man might forget where he parks or where he lives, but he never forgets oral sex, no matter how bad it is. More quotations from Barbara Bush

1933

Joan Rivers was born on June 8, 1933 American humorist, b.1935 I don't excercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor. More quotations from Joan Rivers

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