June 08

Tuesday 08, 1999:

War on Drugs: The government of Colombia announces it will include the estimated value of the country's illegal drug crops, exceeding half a billion US dollars, in its gross national product.

Monday 08, 1998:

Charlton Heston assumes the presidency of the U.S. National Rifle Association.

Sunday 08, 1986:

Former United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim is elected president of Austria.

Wednesday 08, 1887:

Herman Hollerith receives a patent for his punch card calculator.

Friday 08, 536:

St. Silverius becomes Pope (probable date).