Historical Events
- 15 people are killed and 53 are wounded by a car bombing in Damascus
- 163 people are killed and 50,000 are displaced after tribal violence erupts in Darfur, Sudan
- 75th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Louisville beats Michigan, 82-76; Cardinals' forward Luke Hancock hits 22 points
- Filip Vujanović’s election as President of Montenegro is confirmed by the electoral commission
Famous Deaths
- Annette Funicello, American actress (Mickey Mouse Club; Beach Blanket Bingo), and singer ("Tall Paul"). dies from multiple sclerosis complications at 70
Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013)
British Prime Minister (Conservative: 1979-90), dies of a stroke at 87
- Sara Montiel, Spanish actress and singer (The Last Torch Song; The Violet Seller), dies at 85
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About April 8, 2013
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
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#1 Song: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
#1 Song: Need U (100 Percent) - Duke Dumont Ft. Ame
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