1992 - The first World Ocean Day is celebrated
1984 - Homosexuality is declared legal in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
1948 - The first Porsche car is completed.
1947 - Lassie makes its broadcast debut on the ABC radio network.
1937 - The world's largest flower, a 12' calla lily, blooms in NY Botanical Garden.
This Day In Business
1912 - Universal Pictures is incorporated by Carl Laemmle.
1969 - Original member of The Rolling Stones, Brian Jones leaves the group.
1906 - The Antiquities Act signed by President Theodore Roosevelt.
1990 - 14th FIFA world cup kicks off in Italy, which is 2nd nation to host World Cup for 2nd time.
June 8th Holiday
World Oceans Day - Honors world's ocean and celebrates its value and contributions, such as seafood, maritime life, aquariums and pets.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He had a guest role on an episode of the long-running soap opera, Doctors. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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