What Happened on April 8, 2012

Historical Events

76th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Bubba Watson wins on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff with South African Louis Oosthuizen

German writer Günter Grass labelled 'persona non grata' by Israeli internal affairs minister Eli Yishai, due to his poem "What Must Be Said"

Pope Benedict XVI calls for an end to Syrian blood shed in papal Easter message

American actress and television host Ricki Lake (42) weds jewelry designer Christian Evans in a secret ceremony at Southern California

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries