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April 8, 2018

April 8, 2018, was a Sunday. It was 6 years, 7 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on April 8, 2018?

  • WrestleMania 34: Brock Lesnar defeats Roman Reigns to retain the Universal Championship.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 8, 2018:

  • United States: "God's Plan" by Drake
  • United Kingdom: "These Days" by Rudimental

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 8, 2018

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

  • God's Plan - Drake
  • Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
  • Finesse - Bruno Mars & Cardi B
  • Psycho - Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
  • Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Play the top songs from 2018
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2018. Take a trip back to the peak days of Drake, Post Malone, Camila Cabello and Juice WRLD.
A Quiet Place

Top movie at the box office

The movie "A Quiet Place" was at the top of the box office on April 8, 2018.

Facts

This date was 2,411 days ago. Approximately 80 months have passed. It was the 98th day of 2018, in week 14. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 27 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to April 8, 2018

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, April 8, 2018. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2018 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "God's Plan" by Drake is at the top of the singles charts, while "These Days" by Rudimental is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie A Quiet Place is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Barbara Bush, Avicii, Verne Troyer, and TotalBiscuit would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Once Upon a Time", "Catfish: The TV Show", "The Good Doctor", and "Young Sheldon". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Fortnite", "Call of Duty: WWII", "Star Wars Battlefront II", and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "Blaze and the Monster Machines", "Andi Mack", and "Welcome to the Wayne".

Popular toys at the moment include Hello Barbie, L.O.L. Surprise!, Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, and the Nintendo Switch.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 8, 2018, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 8, 2018 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, 2018.

  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 8, 2018.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 8, 2018.

  • March 9, 2018:
    • Hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is sentenced to seven years in federal prison for securities fraud.
    • Jackass stuntman Steve-O celebrates 10 years of sobriety.
  • March 11, 2018: A video of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher spitting at a man in a car is published by the Daily Mirror.
  • March 14, 2018:
    • Internet culture: Reddit bans the QAnon subreddit /r/Greatawakening.
    • Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking passes away at the age of 76.
  • March 17, 2018: News breaks about the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal.
  • March 21, 2018: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is charged with bribery and accepting illegal campaign contributions.
  • March 22, 2018:
    • Zlatan Ibrahimović leaves Manchester United.
    • President Trump puts $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports.
  • March 24, 2018: March for Our Lives: A student-led protest in support of gun control legislation takes place in Washington, D.C.
  • March 26, 2018: Nickelodeon announces that it has ended its relationship with producer Dan Schneider.
  • March 27, 2018: The video game "Far Cry 5" is released.
  • April 2, 2018: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan announce that they are separating.
  • April 3, 2018: Three people are injured after a woman opens fire at the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California.
  • April 5, 2018: Conor McGregor throws a metal equipment dolly at a bus carrying UFC fighters.
  • April 6, 2018:
    • Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye is sentenced to 24 years in prison for abuse of power, bribery and coercion.
    • The film "A Quiet Place" is released in movie theaters.
  • This date: April 8, 2018
  • April 10, 2018:
    • Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg appears before Congress to answer questions about the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
    • TMZ releases CCTV footage of NBA star Tristan Thompson cheating on his girlfriend Khloe Kardashian.
  • April 12, 2018: The phrase "OK Boomer" begins to grow in popularity.
  • April 14, 2018: Tiger Roll (Davy Russell) wins the 2018 Grand National.
  • April 15, 2018: Football: Manchester City win the Premier League after Manchester United lose 1-0 at home to West Brom.
  • April 17, 2018: Former First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush passes away at the age of 92.
  • April 19, 2018: The reality series "Ex on the Beach" premieres on MTV.
  • April 20, 2018:
    • Football: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announces that he will leave the club after 22 years of being in charge.
    • The video game "God of War" is released.
    • Swedish DJ Avicii commits suicide at the age of 28.
  • April 21, 2018: Actor Verne Troyer (Mini-Me) passes away due to alcohol poisoning.
  • April 24, 2018: Police arrest the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, after a decades-long investigation.
  • April 26, 2018: Comedian and actor Bill Cosby is found guilty of sexual assault.
  • April 27, 2018: The film "Avengers: Infinity War" is released in movie theaters.
  • May 5, 2018: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson suffers a brain haemorrhage.
  • May 7, 2018: It is revealed that Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes are dating.
  • May 8, 2018: The Trump administration withdraws from an international nuclear agreement with Iran.
Television shows

TV shows in 2018

The following TV shows were popular in April 2018:

TV shows from April 2018.

Killing Eve
Killing Eve
Barry
Barry
Flint Town
Flint Town
Derry Girls
Derry Girls
The Punisher
The Punisher
Mindhunter
Mindhunter
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Ozark
Ozark
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
The Crown
The Crown
Westworld
Westworld
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 8, 2018

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2018:

Sunny Day
Sunny Day
Welcome to the Wayne
Welcome to the Wayne
Raven's Home
Raven's Home

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2018

Toys and games that were popular in 2018:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
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!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2018.

Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Star Wars Battlefront II 2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
Call of Duty: WWII 2017
Call of Duty: WWII
Super Mario Odyssey 2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
FIFA 18 2017
FIFA 18
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
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 80 on this day in 2018.

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 29 on this day in 2018.

Jonghyun

Jonghyun

South Korean singer Deceased
Born on April 8, 1990
He was not alive on this date.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on April 8, 2018.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 8, 2018 was most likely conceived around July 16, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 8, 2018 is close to December 30, 2018.

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Stats for April 8, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 8, 2018:

  • 2,411 days have passed since this date.
  • 344 weeks have passed.
  • 208,314,000 seconds have passed since April 8, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 243,033,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 107,490,024,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 34,719,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 17,915,004 steps. That's roughly 7,962 miles.
  • 2,499,768 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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