This Day in History: June 8th

Here are ten interesting events that took place on June 8th throughout history:

1. 793: The Viking Age begins with the raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne in England. This event marked the start of Viking raids on European shores.
2. 1783: Laki, a volcano in Iceland, begins an eight-month-long eruption. The resulting release of volcanic gases led to severe climate anomalies and the “Laki haze” in Europe, impacting weather patterns and causing widespread crop failures.
3. 1861: American Civil War: Battle of Cross Keys is fought in Virginia between Confederate and Union forces. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson successfully repels Union forces.
4. 1949: George Orwell’s dystopian novel, “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” is published in London. The book has since become a classic and a significant commentary on totalitarianism and government surveillance.
5. 1967: Israeli forces launch an attack on the USS Liberty, an American naval intelligence ship, during the Six-Day War. The attack resulted in the deaths of 34 American crew members and the wounding of 171 others.
6. 1972: Vietnam War: The last American ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam, marking the end of direct U.S. involvement in the conflict.
7. 1984: The Ghostbusters movie, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis, is released in theaters. The film became a cultural phenomenon and spawned a franchise.
8. 2004: The first transit of Venus in over a century occurs, visible from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Astronomers and enthusiasts worldwide observed this rare celestial event.
9. 2010: The FIFA World Cup begins in South Africa, marking the first time the tournament is held on the African continent. The month-long event brought together teams from around the world in a celebration of soccer.
10. 2017: Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the United States Senate Intelligence Committee, discussing his interactions with President Donald Trump. The testimony generated significant media attention and political implications.

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