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Event of Interest
Bernie Sanders drops out of the Democratic race for US president
- Saudi-backed coalition fighting Houthi fighters in Yemen calls for a ceasefire after five years to stop the spread of COVID-19
- World Trade organization predicts a drop in global trade greater than the 2008 financial crisis, between 13% and 32% for 2020
Famous Deaths
- Jackie Du Preez, Zimbabwe cricket spin bowler (2 Tests, South Africa; Zimbabwe Test selector), dies from heart failure at 77
- Robert Poujade, French politician and Mayor of Dijon (1971-2001), dies at 91
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About April 8, 2020
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
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#1 Song: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
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