June 8

Events

• 1933: Eleftherios Venizelos is interviewed by the police concerning the assassination attempt against his life. He accuses the government and especially Interior Minister, Ioannis Rallis, as responsible.
• 1952: 400 Greek troops depart for Korea.

Sports

• 1996: Radio station Sport FM begins broadcasting.

Births

• 1978: Maria Menounos, Greek-American actress and TV presenter

Deaths

• 1973: Markos Avgeris