World Ocean’s Day
World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8th to raise awareness about the crucial role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and to promote efforts for their conservation and sustainable use.
Knit in Public Day
Knit in Public Day, also known as Worldwide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP Day), is an annual event celebrated on the second Saturday in June. This day encourages knitters and craft enthusiasts to take their needles and yarn outside and engage in their craft in public spaces.
June 8th has been marked by various significant events throughout history.
Historical Events:
1789: James Madison introduces the Bill of Rights:
James Madison introduced a series of amendments to the United States Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, to address the concerns of those who feared that the Constitution granted too much power to the federal government.
1861: Tennessee secedes from the Union:
Tennessee became the 11th and final state to secede from the United States and join the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
1953: The Supreme Court rules on Brown v. Board of Education:
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring that state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students were unconstitutional, overturning the “separate but equal” doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson.
1968: James Earl Ray arrested for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.:
James Earl Ray, the alleged assassin of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was apprehended at London’s Heathrow Airport.
1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker begins:
The United States launched Operation Linebacker, an aerial bombing campaign against North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, in an effort to halt the flow of supplies along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
1982: Ronald Reagan addresses the British Parliament:
U.S. President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech to the British Parliament in London, where he urged the West to confront the Soviet Union and emphasized the importance of freedom and democracy.
Births:
1867: Frank Lloyd Wright (d. 1959)
American architect, designer, and writer, known for his pioneering work in the Prairie School architectural style and for iconic buildings such as Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum.
1925: Barbara Bush (d. 2018)
Former First Lady of the United States, wife of President George H. W. Bush, and mother of President George W. Bush.
1966: Julianna Margulies
American actress known for her roles in television series such as “ER” and “The Good Wife.”
