Historical Events
Sports History
American Football League votes in 36-year-old Al Davis as commissioner after Joe Foss resigns; appointment lasts 3 months when AFL merges with NFL
- OAO 1, 1st orbiting astronomical observatory, launched
- Time publishes its "Is God Dead" issue - its first issue without an image
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Ologun, Nigerian television personality
- Mark Blundell, British auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1992), born in London, England
- Mazinho, Brazilian footballer (1994 FIFA World Cup) and manager, born in Santa Rita, Brazil
Robin Wright (58 years old)
American actress (Princess Bride, House of Cards), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- George Creten, Belgian sculptor and painter, dies at 79
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About April 8, 1966
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: (You're My) Soul And Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers
#1 Song: Somebody Help Me - Spencer Davis Group
