Historical Events
- First all-private space flight, Axiom-1 launches to the International Space Station [1]
Film Release
Michael Bay's film "Ambulance" is released in the US by Universal Pictures
Film & TV History
US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bans Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after he slapped host Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 ceremony [1]
Famous Deaths
- Henri Depireux, Belgian soccer midfielder (2 caps; RFC Liège, Standard de Liège) and manager (Cameroon, Congo DR, FC Metz), dies at 78
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About April 8, 2022
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 2 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
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#1 Song: Heat Waves
- Glass Animals
#1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
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