Famous Birthdays
- Franklyn Stephenson, Barbados born cricketer (great all-rounder), born in Saint James, Barbados
Famous Deaths
- Gustave Charlier, Belgian literature historian, dies
1959 Highlights
About April 8, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
