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April 8

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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

  • 1364The University of Kraków was founded in Poland, making it one of the oldest universities in Central Europe.
  • 1974Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's all-time record.
  • 1986Actor and director Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
  • 2005Pope John Paul II's funeral was held at St. Peter's Square, attended by approximately 4 million mourners.
  • 2010The 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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