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April 8
Born on April 8? You're a Aries with the Diamond birthstone.
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April 8 Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Element: Fire
boldambitiousenergeticconfidentpassionate
Birthstone
Diamond
Birth Flower
Daisy
Season
Spring
Numerology 3
A number of creativity, expression, and joyful communication.
April 8: This Day in History
- 1364— The University of Kraków was founded in Poland, making it one of the oldest universities in Central Europe.
- 1974— Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's all-time record.
- 1986— Actor and director Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
- 2005— Pope John Paul II's funeral was held at St. Peter's Square, attended by approximately 4 million mourners.
- 2010— The United States and Russia signed the New START treaty, limiting their nuclear arsenals.
Famous Birthdays on April 8
- Betty Ford (1918) — first lady and founder of the betty ford center for addiction treatment
- Sonja Henie (1912) — norwegian figure skater and film star
- Jacques Brel (1929) — belgian singer-songwriter and actor
- Julian Lennon (1963) — british musician and son of john lennon
- Robin Wright (1966) — american actress known for house of cards and the princess bride
- Patricia Arquette (1968) — american actress known for medium and boyhood
Did You Know? April 8 Fun Facts
- Hank Aaron faced death threats in the lead-up to breaking Babe Ruth's home run record.
- Clint Eastwood won the Carmel mayoral election with over 70% of the vote.
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