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April 8, 2017

April 8, 2017, was a Saturday. It was 7 years, 7 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on April 8, 2017?

  • One For Arthur (Derek Fox) wins the 2017 Grand National.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 8, 2017:

  • United States: "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
  • United Kingdom: "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 8, 2017

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
  • That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
  • I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) - Zayn / Taylor Swift
  • Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk
Play the top songs from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
The Boss Baby

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Boss Baby" was at the top of the box office on April 8, 2017.

Facts

This date was 2,796 days ago. Approximately 93 months have passed. It was the 98th day of 2017, in week 14. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 31 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to April 8, 2017

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, April 8, 2017. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 2017 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. The song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The Boss Baby is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone. The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" has just been released.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rosey, Big Black, Chris Cornell, and Roger Moore would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Homeland", "The Americans", "The Originals", and "Lucifer". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "Cities: Skylines", "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", and "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", and "Bunnicula". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, MiP (robot), LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, and Hatchimals.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 8, 2017, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 8, 2017 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 8, 2017.

  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 8, 2017.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 8, 2017.

  • March 10, 2017: 2016 South Korean political scandal: Park Geun-hye's presidency is officially ended after the country's Constitutional Court upholds her impeachment.
  • March 14, 2017: 4 members of the Irish Coast Guard die when their Sikorsky S-92 helicopter crashes into the sea off County Mayo in Ireland.
  • March 18, 2017: American singer and songwriter Chuck Berry passes away.
  • March 21, 2017:
    • Irish politician Martin McGuinness passes away.
    • Former Chicago Bulls General Manager Jerry Krause passes away at the age of 77.
  • March 22, 2017: Five people are killed during a terrorist attack outside the Palace of Westminster in London.
  • March 29, 2017: UK Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggers Brexit by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
  • March 30, 2017:
    • Kendrick Lamar releases his song "Humble".
    • The online game "Club Penguin" is discontinued.
  • March 31, 2017:
    • Lewis Capaldi releases his debut single "Bruises".
    • The animated comedy film "The Boss Baby" is released in movie theaters.
  • April 2, 2017:
    • WrestleMania 33: Roman Reigns defeats The Undertaker in a "No Holds Barred" match.
    • The Hardy Boyz make a surprise return to the WWE.
  • April 3, 2017: Wrestling: Kurt Angle returns to the WWE for the first time in over 10 years.
  • April 4, 2017:
    • It is confirmed that Kylie Jenner and rapper Tyga have ended their relationship.
    • At least 89 people are killed after Syrian government forces carry out a chemical attack in the town of Khan Shaykhun.
  • April 5, 2017: Pepsi pulls its "Live for Now" commercial starring Kendall Jenner after Internet users accuse the company of trivializing the Black Lives Matter movement.
  • April 7, 2017: Donald Trump orders the US military to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat Airbase in Syria in retaliation for the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack.
  • This date: April 8, 2017
  • April 9, 2017: United Airlines receives criticism for dragging a passenger off a flight.
  • April 13, 2017: The United States drops its largest non-nuclear bomb (MOAB) on ISIS tunnel complexes in the Nangarhar Province of eastern Afghanistan.
  • April 14, 2017: Kendrick Lamar releases his album "Damn".
  • April 17, 2017: The remix version of Luis Fonsi's song "Despacito", featuring Justin Bieber, is released.
  • April 19, 2017:
    • Former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez commits suicide.
    • Bill O'Reilly is fired by Fox News over sexual harassment claims.
  • April 22, 2017: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are spotted holding hands together at Coachella.
  • April 27, 2017: The fraudulent music festival "Fyre Festival" falls apart after heavy rain and is eventually postponed.
  • April 28, 2017: Social media app Yik Yak announces that it will be closing down.
  • May 7, 2017: Emmanuel Macron wins the 2017 French presidential election.
Television shows

TV shows in 2017

The following TV shows were popular in April 2017:

TV shows from April 2017.

13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
The Crown
The Crown
Westworld
Westworld
This Is Us
This Is Us
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Lucifer
Lucifer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 8, 2017

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2017:

Andi Mack
Andi Mack
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Mech-X4
Mech-X4

Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2017

Toys and games that were popular in 2017:

The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Fidget spinners
Fidget spinners
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2017.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horizon Zero Dawn 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
FIFA 17 2016
FIFA 17
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Human: Fall Flat 2016
Human: Fall Flat
Doom 2016
Doom
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V

Were you born on April 8, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 8, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 8.

Betty Ford

Betty Ford

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on April 8, 1918
She was not alive on this date.

Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan

UN Secretary Deceased
Born on April 8, 1938
He turned 79 on this day in 2017.

Paul Gray

Paul Gray

American musician Deceased
Born on April 8, 1972
He was not alive on this date.

Chris Kyle

Chris Kyle

Navy Seal sniper Deceased
Born on April 8, 1974
He was not alive on this date.

Matty Healy

Matty Healy

Singer
Born on April 8, 1989
He turned 28 on this day in 2017.

Jonghyun

Jonghyun

South Korean singer Deceased
Born on April 8, 1990
He turned 27 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on April 8, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 8, 2017 was most likely conceived around July 16, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 8, 2017 is close to December 30, 2017.

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Stats for April 8, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 8, 2017:

  • 2,796 days have passed since this date.
  • 399 weeks have passed.
  • 241,578,000 seconds have passed since April 8, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 281,841,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 124,654,248,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 40,263,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 20,775,708 steps. That's roughly 9,234 miles.
  • 2,898,936 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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