Historical Events
- Steamers collide on the Nile, drowning 200
Famous Birthdays
- Alois Brunner, Austrian Nazi, assistant to Adolf Eichmann (convicted in absentia for crimes against humanity), born in Nádkút, Austria-Hungary (d. c. 2010)
Sonja Henie (1912-1969)
Norwegian figure skater (Olympic gold 1928, 32, 36), and actress (My Lucky Star), born in Oslo, Norway
About April 8, 1912
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
