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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Day 98 of 2026  ·  267 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 15
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Births (3) Deaths (0) Events (4) Reminders (1)
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3 Births
4 Events
1 Reminders
8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1889
Sir Adrian Boult, conductor (BBC Symphony Orchestra)
US Arts & Culture 137 yrs ago
1918
Betty Ford, founded drug/alcohol abuse clinic for the rich & famous.
US Geography & Exploration 108 yrs ago
1963
Julian Lennon, singer, son of a Beatle.
US Arts & Culture 63 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1513
Ponce de Leon arrives in Florida.
US 513 yrs ago
1766
The first patent is granted for a fire escape ... a wicker basket on a pully and a chain, designed by a London watchmaker.
GB Science & Technology 260 yrs ago
1913
17th Amendment, requiring direct election of senators, ratified.
US Politics & Government 113 yrs ago
1974
Hammerin' Hank Aaron hits 715th home run, beats Babe Ruth's record.
US Sport 52 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶Kambutsue, celebration of Buddha's birthday, in Japan