1. Alexander Hamilton is born- June 8, 1755 marked the birth of one of New York's most famous founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the Caribbean, but later moved to New York City to pursue his education and eventually joined the American Revolution.

2. Brooklyn Bridge opens- On June 8, 1883, one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge, was opened. The bridge, which spans the East River, was designed by John Roebling and connects Brooklyn to Manhattan.

3. First Woman to win the Pulitzer Prize- On June 8, 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. Wharton was a prolific and acclaimed writer, known for her novels such as "The Age of Innocence" and "Ethan Frome."

4. First United Nations Peacekeeping Mission deployed- On June 8, 1948, the first United Nations peacekeeping mission was deployed in Palestine. The mission was established to help resolve the conflict between Jews and Arabs in the region.

5. Beatles' concert at Shea Stadium- On June 8, 1964, the Beatles performed at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York. It was their first concert in a stadium and marked the beginning of a new era in music history. The concert drew over 55,000 fans and was one of the most iconic moments of the Beatles' career.