Historical Events
Event of Interest
Start of Papal Journey of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Eléonore of Belgium, Belgian princess, born in Anderlecht, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Edward Norton Lorenz, American mathematician and meteorologist, dies at 90
- Joseph Solman, American painter
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About April 16, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 16 years and 16 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
