Famous Deaths
- Aimé Césaire, French Martinican poet and politician, dies at 94
- Danny Federici, American rock organist, accordionist, and glockenspieler (E Street Band), dies of melanoma at 58
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About April 17, 2008
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 16 years and 15 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
