What happened on Tuesday June 08, 2021?

About June 8th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: A United States Senate investigation revealed critical intelligence about the potential January 6th Capitol storming was not effectively communicated to key federal agencies, including the FBI, Homeland Security, Justice Department, and Defense Department.
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 2021 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about June 8th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 2021.

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June 08, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 2021:

  • Senate Report on Capitol Attack Intelligence Failures A United States Senate investigation revealed critical intelligence about the potential January 6th Capitol storming was not effectively communicated to key federal agencies, including the FBI, Homeland Security, Justice Department, and Defense Department.
  • Senate Report on Capitol Attack Intelligence Failures A United States Senate investigation revealed critical intelligence about the potential January 6th Capitol storming was not effectively communicated to key federal agencies, including the FBI, Homeland Security, Justice Department, and Defense Department.
  • Hate Crime Against Muslim Family in Canada In London, Ontario, a driver deliberately ran over a Muslim family with his pickup truck, killing four members in what authorities described as a targeted, hate-motivated attack.
  • Hate Crime Against Muslim Family in Canada In London, Ontario, a driver deliberately ran over a Muslim family with his pickup truck, killing four members in what authorities described as a targeted, hate-motivated attack.
  • India-Pakistan Tensions in Kashmir Pakistan formally requested India to reverse what it termed 'unlawful and destabilizing actions' in Kashmir, following significant military troop movements by India in the disputed region.
  • India-Pakistan Tensions in Kashmir Pakistan formally requested India to reverse what it termed 'unlawful and destabilizing actions' in Kashmir, following significant military troop movements by India in the disputed region.
  • Metropolitan Police Officer Admits to Sarah Everard Murder Former Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens admitted to kidnapping, raping, and killing Sarah Everard, though he initially did not plead guilty to murder, shocking the United Kingdom with the heinous crime committed by a serving police officer.
  • Metropolitan Police Officer Admits to Sarah Everard Murder Former Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens admitted to kidnapping, raping, and killing Sarah Everard, though he initially did not plead guilty to murder, shocking the United Kingdom with the heinous crime committed by a serving police officer.
  • DOJ Recovers Colonial Pipeline Ransom The U.S. Justice Department successfully recovered approximately $2.3 million of the $4.4 million bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to Russia-based hackers, marking a significant cybersecurity enforcement action.
  • DOJ Recovers Colonial Pipeline Ransom The U.S. Justice Department successfully recovered approximately $2.3 million of the $4.4 million bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to Russia-based hackers, marking a significant cybersecurity enforcement action.
  • Saudi Arabia Considers Syria Diplomatic Normalization Saudi Arabia was on the verge of reaching a diplomatic re-normalization deal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, strategically aimed at reducing Iranian influence in the Middle Eastern region.
  • Saudi Arabia Considers Syria Diplomatic Normalization Saudi Arabia was on the verge of reaching a diplomatic re-normalization deal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, strategically aimed at reducing Iranian influence in the Middle Eastern region.
  • Deadly Protest in Badakhshan, Afghanistan Protesters in Faizabad, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, demanded the governor's resignation after a violent clash with security forces resulted in five protesters killed and over 41 wounded.
  • Peru's Tight Presidential Election The Peruvian general election saw left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo taking a narrow but expanding lead over right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, with Fujimori raising concerns about potential electoral irregularities.
  • Deadly Protest in Badakhshan, Afghanistan Protesters in Faizabad, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, demanded the governor's resignation after a violent clash with security forces resulted in five protesters killed and over 41 wounded.
  • Peru's Tight Presidential Election The Peruvian general election saw left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo taking a narrow but expanding lead over right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, with Fujimori raising concerns about potential electoral irregularities.
  • Boston Police Commissioner Fired Over Domestic Violence Boston Mayor Kim Janey terminated Police Commissioner Dennis White's employment due to serious domestic violence allegations that undermined public trust in his leadership and judgment.
  • LGBT Rights Suppression in Ghana A Ghanaian court denied bail to 21 gay rights activists who were arrested during an assembly, highlighting the continued prosecution of LGBTQ+ individuals under Ghana's restrictive laws against homosexuality.
  • Boston Police Commissioner Fired Over Domestic Violence Boston Mayor Kim Janey terminated Police Commissioner Dennis White's employment due to serious domestic violence allegations that undermined public trust in his leadership and judgment.
  • LGBT Rights Suppression in Ghana A Ghanaian court denied bail to 21 gay rights activists who were arrested during an assembly, highlighting the continued prosecution of LGBTQ+ individuals under Ghana's restrictive laws against homosexuality.
  • Electricity Infrastructure Attack in Afghanistan Afghanistan's power distributor, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, reported that 23 electricity pylons were destroyed or damaged by explosions in the past month, disrupting imported power from Iran and Uzbekistan to numerous provinces and districts. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the infrastructure attacks.
  • South African Health Minister Placed on Special Leave South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize was placed on special leave following allegations of awarding COVID-19-related contracts to a company associated with his former associates, raising corruption concerns.
  • Electricity Infrastructure Attack in Afghanistan Afghanistan's power distributor, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, reported that 23 electricity pylons were destroyed or damaged by explosions in the past month, disrupting imported power from Iran and Uzbekistan to numerous provinces and districts. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the infrastructure attacks.
  • South African Health Minister Placed on Special Leave South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize was placed on special leave following allegations of awarding COVID-19-related contracts to a company associated with his former associates, raising corruption concerns.
  • Global Internet Outage Caused by Fastly A significant global internet disruption occurred due to an internal issue at content delivery network Fastly, affecting thousands of websites, including the UK Government's official site and BBC.
  • Global Internet Outage Caused by Fastly A significant global internet disruption occurred due to an internal issue at content delivery network Fastly, affecting thousands of websites, including the UK Government's official site and BBC.
  • Record-Breaking Gold Coin Auction A rare 1933 U.S. double eagle gold coin, previously owned by King Farouk of Egypt, was sold at auction in New York City for a staggering $18.9 million, setting a new world record for the most expensive coin ever sold.
  • Record-Breaking Gold Coin Auction A rare 1933 U.S. double eagle gold coin, previously owned by King Farouk of Egypt, was sold at auction in New York City for a staggering $18.9 million, setting a new world record for the most expensive coin ever sold.
  • French President Macron Slapped by Protesters Two men were arrested for physically slapping French President Emmanuel Macron and shouting royalist slogans during a public greeting in Tain-l'Hermitage, demonstrating ongoing political tensions in France.
  • French President Macron Slapped by Protesters Two men were arrested for physically slapping French President Emmanuel Macron and shouting royalist slogans during a public greeting in Tain-l'Hermitage, demonstrating ongoing political tensions in France.

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What day of the week was June 08, 2021?


June 08, 2021 was a Tuesday and it was the 159th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2021 can also be written as 6/8/2021 in the US and as 8/6/2021 in UK and Europe.

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June 08, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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June 08, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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June 08, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 2021 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 08, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 07:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2021.

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