Historical Events
- Mitch Leigh, William Alfred and Phyllis Robinson's musical melodrama "Cry for Us All" opens at Broadhurst Theater, NYC; runs for 9 performances
- Senate rejects Nixon's nomination of Judge G. Harrold Carswell to US Supreme Court
Famous Birthdays
- Harold Bishop, NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns), born in Booneville, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
- Felix, of Bourbon-Parma and Prince consort of Luxemburg, dies at 76
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About April 8, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let It Be - The Beatles
#1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
