Historical Events
2nd Augusta National
2nd Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Gene Sarazen wins Monday playoff with Craig Wood by 5 strokes
Bartók's 5th String Quartet
Béla Bartók's 5th String quartet premieres in Washington, D.C.
- Works Progress Administration approved by Congress
Famous Birthdays
- Albert G. Bustamante, American politician (Rep-D-TX, 1985-93), born in Asherton, Texas (d. 2021)
- Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, epidemiologist (Living legacy award-1984)
Famous Deaths
- Edwin Cannan, British economist and historian (A History of the Theories of Production and Distribution), dies at 74
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights
About April 8, 1935
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
