Historical Events
Event of Interest
Dr. Anthony Fauci thanks American health workers for their sacrifice during the pandemic, acknowledging their more than 3,600 deaths
- Egyptian archaeologists announce their most important find since Tutankhamun's tomb - discovery of a lost 'golden city' the 3,000-years-old ancient city of Aten near Luxor [1]
- Seventh night of unrest in Belfast, Northern Ireland even after joint call for calm by UK PM and Irish Premier
Event of Interest
US President Joe Biden says "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic" as he unveils package of executive actions including restrictions on "ghost guns"
Famous Deaths
- Conn Findlay, American rower (Olympic gold coxed pair 1956, 64) and sailor (Olympic bronze Tempest 1976), dies at 90
- Diána Igaly, Hungarian sport shooter (Olympic gold women's skeet 2004; bronze 2000), dies from COVID-19 at 56
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About April 8, 2021
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X