Historical Events
- 2nd Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Gene Sarazen wins Monday playoff with Craig Wood by 5 strokes
Event of Interest
Béla Bartok's 5th String quartet premieres in Washington, D.C.

Béla Bartok
- Works Progress Administration approved by Congress
Famous Birthdays
- Albert G Bustamante, (Rep-D-TX, 1985- )
- Donald Thompsett, cricket umpire
- Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, epidemiologist (Living legacy award-1984)
Famous Deaths
- Edwin Cannan, economist, dies
1935 Highlights
About April 8, 1935
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries