Famous Deaths
- Cecilia Colledge, British figure skater (World C'ship gold ladies singles 1937; Olympic silver 1936; first female to land a two rotation jump), dies at 87
- Danny Davis [George Nowlan], American session trumpeter, pop-country music bandleader (The Nashville Brass - "I Saw the Light"), singer (Speed Racer theme), and record producer (Connie Francis), dies of a heart attack at 83
- Jerry Zucker, Israeli-born American businessman (b. 1949)
- Patrick 'Paddy' Hillery, 6th President of Ireland, EEC Commissioner and Irish Minister (b. 1923)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About April 12, 2008
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 16 years and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Touch My Body - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: American Boy - Estelle Ft. Kanye West