8th April: Today In History

Today is Friday, April 8th, the 99 day of 2016. There are 267 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
Events:
1893   First recorded college basketball game occurs
1973   Pablo Picasso died
1974   Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run passing Babe Ruth as the all time home run leader
1986   Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Birthdays:
1336   Tamerlane (Conquerer of Asia)
1605   Philip IV (King of Spain)
1912   Sonja Henie (Champion figure skater)
1939   Kofi Anan (Secretary General UN)
1946   Catfish Hunter (Baseball player)
1963   Julian Lennon (Singer)
1968   Patricia Arquette (Actress)

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