Historical Events
- 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified by Congress, providing for election of senators by popular vote
- China's National Assembly opens in Peking, the first free democratic parliament in Chinese history
Famous Birthdays
- Hubertus Ernst, Dutch Roman Catholic bishop of Breda, born in Breda, Netherlands (d. 2017)
About April 8, 1913
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 111 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
