Archive · 8 Jun 2025
June 8th: Napalm Girl Photo, Nineteen Eighty-Four Published, and Air India Flies
On June 8, 1972, a shocking photo of a young girl running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War was taken, becoming a powerful symbol against war.
Also on this day in 1949, George Orwell's book 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was published, warning of government control.
It used the concept of 'Big Brother'.
In 1948, Air India launched its first international flight, connecting Mumbai to London.
The flight had stops in Cairo and Geneva and was flown by Captain KR Guzdar.
These events all occurred on the same day.
A photograph of a child fleeing a napalm attack was taken during the Vietnam War on June 8, 1972.
The photo, known as 'Napalm Girl', became an iconic anti-war image.
George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was published on June 8, 1949.
The novel warned about totalitarian rule and constant surveillance.
Air India launched its first international flight on June 8, 1948, from Mumbai to London.
- Who
- Phan Thi Kim Phuc, Nick Ut, George Orwell, JRD Tata, Captain KR Guzdar
- What
- The photograph of 'Napalm Girl' was taken; George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was published; Air India's first international flight.
- When
- June 8, 1972; June 8, 1949; June 8, 1948
- Where
- Near Trang Bang, Vietnam; Mumbai (Bombay) to London
- Why
- To document the war; to provide air travel.
- Napalm Girl Date
- June 8, 1972
- Napalm Girl Location
- Trang Bang, Vietnam
- Nineteen Eighty-Four Publication Date
- June 8, 1949
- Air India Flight Date
- June 8, 1948
- Air India Route
- Mumbai to London
- Aircraft Used
- Lockheed Martin L-749 Constellation