Birthdays occurring on April, 8

1918

Betty Ford was born on April 8, 1918 American first lady, b.1918 Have a nice trip, Dick. More quotations from Betty Ford

1938

Kofi Annan was born on April 8, 1938 Ghanaian diplomat, seventh secretary-general of the United Nations, 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there. More quotations from Kofi Annan

1940

John Havlicek was born on April 8, 1940 Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances. More quotations from John Havlicek

1947

Tom DeLay was born on April 8, 1947 American politician, b.1947 Senator Frist is a good man, he's simply advocating a bad policy. More quotations from Tom DeLay

Deaths occurring on April, 8

1958

George Jean Nathan died on April 8, 1958 American journalist, critic, essayist and editor, 1882-1958 I only drink to make other people seem interesting More quotations from George Jean Nathan

1973

Pablo Picasso died on April 8, 1973 Spanish artist and painter. 1881-1973 Art is a lie that makes us realize truth. More quotations from Pablo Picasso

1981

Omar Bradley died on April 8, 1981 American, US general,commanded US ground forces in Normandy invasion in World War II, 1893-1981 Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship More quotations from Omar Bradley