Historical Events
US Masters Golf
76th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Bubba Watson wins on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff with South African Louis Oosthuizen
Event of Interest
German writer Günter Grass labelled 'persona non grata' by Israeli internal affairs minister Eli Yishai, due to his poem "What Must Be Said"
Easter Message
Pope Benedict XVI calls for an end to Syrian blood shed in papal Easter message
Famous Weddings
Ricki Lake
American actress and television host Ricki Lake (42) weds jewelry designer Christian Evans in a secret ceremony at Southern California
Famous Deaths
- Jack Tramiel, Polish-American businessman (Commodore Computers), dies at 83
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About April 8, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
- #1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen