Famous Birthdays
- Franklyn Stephenson, cricketer (great all-rounder)
- Martin Weston, English cricketer
Famous Deaths
- Gustave Charlier, Belgian literature historian, dies
1959 Highlights
About April 8, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
