Famous people born on April 8 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is April 8, you share it with Betty Ford, Kofi Annan, Patricia Arquette — and you were born under Aries, the sign of the bold, energetic, and first through every door.
Birthday basics for April 8
Aries ♈
Zodiac sign
Diamond
Birthstone
Daisy
Birth flower
98th
Day of the year
April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years), with 267 days still to come.
Famous people born on April 8
Betty Ford — American first lady and founder of the Betty Ford Center (born 1918).
Kofi Annan — Ghanaian diplomat, UN Secretary-General, and Nobel Peace Prize winner (born 1938).
Patricia Arquette — American actress known for Boyhood and Medium (born 1968).
Also sharing the day:
Mary Pickford (b. 1892) — silent-film superstar and co-founder of United Artists.
Sonja Henie (b. 1912) — Norwegian figure skater who won three Olympic gold medals.
Robin Wright (b. 1966) — American actress known for The Princess Bride and House of Cards.
April 8 in history
1820 — The famous Venus de Milo statue was discovered on the Greek island of Milos.
1904 — France and the United Kingdom signed the Entente Cordiale friendship agreement.
1974 — Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record.
1730 — Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, was dedicated in New York.
1959 — A team led by Grace Hopper met to plan the new programming language that became COBOL.
2024 — A total solar eclipse swept across North America, watched by millions.
April 8 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is April 8?
Anyone born on April 8 is a Aries — bold, energetic, and first through every door.
What is the birthstone for April 8?
The birthstone for a April 8 birthday is Diamond, and the birth flower is the Daisy.
Who is the most famous person born on April 8?
Betty Ford is among the best known — American first lady and founder of the Betty Ford Center (born 1918).
What happened on April 8?
In 1820, The famous Venus de Milo statue was discovered on the Greek island of Milos.
What day of the year is April 8?
April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years), with 267 days still to come.
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