1938CE
Birth
Kofi Annan Born
A Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations and was a co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.
Daily Chronicle
April 8
3 Historical Records
1973CE
Death
Pablo Picasso Dies
Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement Pablo Picasso passes away in Mougins, France, at age 91.
1974CE
Sports
Hank Aaron Breaks Home Run Record
Hank Aaron hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record in Major League Baseball.