Historical Events
- 170th Grand National: Derek Fox wins aboard 14/1 One For Arthur; second ever Scottish-trained winner of the event
- Fifth day of protests by thousands in Caracas, Venezuela against the government
Famous Weddings
- Trump's personal aide Omarosa Manigault (43) weds pastor John Allen Newman at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Brian Matthew, British disc jockey (Saturday Club), dies at 88
- Georgy Grechko, Soviet cosmonaut (Soyuz 17, 26, T-14), dies at 85
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About April 8, 2017
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
