1. On June 8, 1864, the Battle of Brandy Station, also known as the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War, took place in northern Virginia. The battle was won by the Union Army and marked a turning point in the war.

2. In 1949, the Pennsylvania Turnpike opened to traffic on June 8th. The 360 mile long toll road was the first of its kind in the United States, and revolutionized transportation and commerce in the state.

3. The French Creek Iron Works, established in the early 1800s in Venango County, became a National Historic Landmark on June 8, 1992. The iron works, which produced iron and steel for the booming industrial revolution, is now a popular tourist attraction.

4. On June 8, 1956, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans visited Hershey, PA to perform at the Hershey Arena. Thousands of fans came to see the famous pair and their beloved horse, Trigger.

5. In 1965, the town of Ebensburg in Cambria County celebrated its 150th anniversary on June 8th. The day included a parade, a queen's pageant, and a historical reenactment of the town's founding.