Famous Birthdays
- Franklyn Stephenson, Barbados born cricketer (great all-rounder), born in Saint James, Barbados
Famous Deaths
- Gustave Charlier, Belgian literature historian, dies at 73
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About April 8, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
#1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway
