June 8

June 8 is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by June 7, and succeeded by June 9. Following June 8, there are 206 days in the year.

Blavatsky's Gem of the Day

"The eyes of wisdom are like the ocean depths; there is neither joy nor sorrow in them. Therefore the soul of the disciple must become stronger than joy, and greater than sorrow."

Events

• 1880 – The Colombo Theosophical Society is organized during the first visit of the Founders to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

Births

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Deaths

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Holidays and observances

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External links

• This Date in Wikipedia