Sunday April 08, 2018: on this day

April 08, 2018 was the 98th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 08, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 08, 2018, who was born and died on April 08, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 2018, which were the most popular songs (ex. God's Plan by Drake), movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 2018?


April 08, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 98th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2018 can also be written as 4/8/2018 in the US and as 8/4/2018 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2018 in April 2018 calendar

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April 08, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 2018:

  • 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • According to the white helmets, 70 people have died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack.
  • Donald trump, the u.s. president, warns russia and iran about supporting bashar al-assad. he calls him "animal assad".
  • Eight missiles were launched at the syrian t4 air base in homs governorate by reportedly israeli f-15s. syria claims that five missiles were intercepted and returned to syria by the syrian air defense force. according to reports, 14 soldiers were killed by the strike, with 4 iranian revolution guards.
  • Israeli defence forces fired shells at palestinians walking near the border fence. they claimed that the men had crossed it before entering the gaza strip.
  • Gazan hospitals declare an emergency because of the many injuries.
  • Fatou bensouda is the international criminal court's chief prosecutor. he says that hamas and israel may have committed war crimes. anyone who violates international law could face prosecution.
  • Israeli defence forces denied reports that three palestinians were shot at in gaza yesterday by an israeli tank. they opened fire on israeli soldiers, hardware and personnel. but they claim that two bombs made of plastic bottles and containing explosive liquid were planted near the border fence. they were not hurt.
  • Avigdor liberman, israeli defence minister, asks avichai mandelblit, attorney general to investigate ngo b'tselem's "incitement to disobedience" for asking israeli soldiers at the border to reject orders. b'tselem charges liberman with "deep contempt for fundamental moral principles" and asks for idf personnel not to follow "manifestly unlawful orders."
  • Mahmoud abbas, president of the palestinian authority, stated that the pa would not accept any further responsibility for gaza strip unless hamas takes full control.
  • Gazan journalists protest yasser murtaja's shooting death at the border. they face the camera with their mouths closed.
  • Sinai insurgency: four terrorists are killed by the egyptian army in the sinai peninsula.
  • German authorities have arrested six men aged between 18 and 21 who were suspected of plotting a terrorist attack on the berlin half marathon today.
  • Terrorism in britain: two men were released by police for terrorist acts in dewsbury. they said they believe no charges can be brought against them. (itv) a report by the uk states that terrorists and extremists are turning increasingly to bitcoin, the dark net, and encrypted communication apps to evade detection. (the guardian). police release a suspect terrorist on bail after he was brought aboard a flight from morocco to gatwick airport.
  • Two men were detained in dewsbury for terrorist acts. police released them, stating that they believe no terrorist offenses can be brought to light.
  • The uk commissions a report that shows terrorists and extremists increasingly turn to bitcoin, the dark web, and encrypted communication apps to avoid detection.
  • Police have released a suspect terrorist on bail after he was arrested at gatwick airport yesterday. he had arrived from morocco on a flight.
  • Terrorism is in israel: a palestinian man attacks the west bank settlement ma'aleh adumim with a knife and is then shot by a civilian. three israelis were also shocked by the attack and are now in hospital. (israel national news). authorities have charged ahmed kunba for several attacks, including the killing of one person in havat gilad, the shooting of a bus and the attempt to enter dotan, a west bank settlement.
  • A palestinian man stabs another person in ma'aleh adumim, a west bank settlement. the civilian then shoots the attacker. three israelis were also shocked by the attack and are now in hospital.
  • Ahmed kunba is being charged by authorities with multiple attacks, including the killing of one person in havat gilad, a drive-by shooting at a bus and an attempt to enter dotan, west bank settlement.
  • Six terrorist suspects were killed by iraqi security forces, and guns and explosives were confiscated in an operation against islamic state in anbar.
  • Six soldiers from iraq are injured by a suicide bomber near ramadi in anbar. they were inspecting a building that was hit yesterday by another bombing, which killed five people and injures seven others, including a politician.
  • According to iraqi authorities, an unidentified explosion at mutaibija on the border between diyala, salahuddin and salahuddin killed a senior member of islamic state.
  • Five people were killed and four more injured when a bus collided with a train in the crimean region of armyansk.
  • 2018 paris-roubaix - belgian verandas willems crelan cyclist michael goolaerts is killed in an accident during the race in france.
  • 2018 bahrain grand prix: kimi raikkonen, ferrari formula one driver, hits a mechanic at a pit stop. multiple leg fractures were sustained by the mechanic.
  • According to the uk airprox board, a red arrows plane was within 100 feet of colliding with a civilian aircraft last year.
  • China-indian border dispute: china categorizes the indian army's patrols in asaphila at the disputed arunachal pradesh frontier as "transgressions", while accusing china of damaging indian roadlaying machinery.
  • The indian army denies that chinese classified its patrols in asaphila, near the disputed arunachal pradesh border, as "transgressions" and accuses china for damaging indian roadlaying equipment.
  • Relations russia-united kingdom: russia accuses britain of withholding information about the investigation into nikolay glushkov's murder. this is being investigated by counterterrorism officers. glushkov was granted political asylum in russia and was wanted by russian authorities for embezzlement of aeroflot funds.
  • Russia accuses britain of withholding information about the investigation into nikolay glushkov's murder. this is being investigated by counterterrorism officers. glushkov was granted political asylum in russia and is wanted by russian authorities for embezzlement of aeroflot funds.
  • 2018 munster attack: german interior minister horst seehofer refutes claims that yesterday’s car attack in munster was an act either of islamic or far-righted terrorism. he also said that the attacker was not motivated by politics.
  • Operation car wash: after a two-day standoff at the building of the steelworkers' union in sao bernardo do campo, luiz inacio lula da silva, former president of brazil, surrenders to police.
  • Animal rights and welfare in australia: after docking in fremantle in western australia, a ship that was due to transport 65,000 sheep to the middle east failed an inspection by the australian maritime safety authority. the vessel is therefore denied permits. new footage has been released that shows the conditions aboard the ship. this is where thousands of sheep perished on a similar voyage last january.
  • After docking in fremantle (wa), a ship that was due to transport 65,000 sheep to the middle east is stopped by the australian maritime safety authority. the vessel was denied permits to travel. new footage has been obtained that shows the conditions aboard the ship. this is where thousands of sheep perished on a similar voyage last january.
  • 2018 hungarian parliamentary election: hungarian voters go to the polls in a parliamentary election. the fidesz party, led by viktor orban, achieves a supermajority for the third consecutive election. (afp via focus news),
  • Presidency donald trump: sarah huckabee sanders, white house press secretary, announces michael anton's departure as national security council spokesperson.
  • American patrick reed wins the 2018 masters tournament in augusta, georgia.

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April 08, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8145 EUR
  • 1 USD = 106.894 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7097 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3023 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2773 CAD
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April 08, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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36%

The moon phase on April 08, 2018 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 2018 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 08, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 02:20 am and setting at 01:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 2018.

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Who was born on April 08, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 11 months old,

or 71 months and 21 days old,

or 311 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2182 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2018?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 08, 2018.

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April 08, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 2018:

  • Michael Goolaerts
  • John Miles
  • André Lerond

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 2018:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 2018:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 2018: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 2018 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 2018: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 2018 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - God's Plan
  2. - Meant To Be
  3. - Finesse
  4. - Psycho
  5. - Perfect

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April 08, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Rampage

Rampage

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Brad Peyton

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

April 08, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Lost in Space

Lost in Space

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Breathe

Breathe

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Andy Serkis

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

April 08, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Twice Bitten by Lynsay Sands

Twice Bitten

By:

Lynsay Sands Argeneau's novel is a thrilling, funny, and very sexy. It combines a beautiful Immortal with the man who will be her destiny. For an immortal Elspeth Argeneau, who has been alive for more than a hundred and forty …

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

The Great Alone

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! "A TOUR DE FORCE." --Kirkus (starred review)Alaska, 1974.Unpredictable. Unforgiving. Untamed. For a family in crisis, it is the ultimate test for survival.

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Ready Player One

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Nominated by PBS as America's Best-Loved Novels by The Great American ReadThe bestseller is now a major motion movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Cat Kid

By:

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the latest hero of Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants), is back. And he's certainly not the only one. A furry feline companion has joined the heroic hound with a keen sense of justice. Together …

The Disappeared by C.J. Box

The Disappeared

By:

Joe Pickett, Wyoming's game warden, has two deadly cases to deal with in this thrilling #1 New York Times-bestseller by C. J. Box. Wyoming's new governor isn’t sure what to do with Joe Pickett but he has an extremely delicate …

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Who was the US President on April 08, 2018?

On April 08, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 2018?

On April 08, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 2018?

On April 08, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for April 2018?

April 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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