🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on April 8:

2024 — A total solar eclipse was visible across parts of Mexico, and the path of totality crossed several major cities.

1990 — Twin Peaks premiered on television, captivating viewers with its surreal blend of mystery, horror, and drama.

1920 — The Venus de Milo, an ancient Greek statue widely associated with Aphrodite, was rediscovered in fragments on the island of Melos.

1913 — The Seventeenth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, ensuring the direct election of US senators by popular vote.

1838 — The Great Western, the first regular transatlantic steamer, began its maiden voyage from Bristol, England, to New York City, and revolutionized ocean travel in the process.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On April 8, we’re singing to:

Philip IV (1605) — King of Spain and Portugal known for his long reign during the height of Spain’s imperial power and for his patronage of the arts, including the work of Diego Velázquez.

Patricia Arquette (1968) — American actress recognized for her roles in Medium and Boyhood, the latter of which won her an Academy Award for her performance.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On April 8, we’re saying goodbye to:

Pablo Picasso (1973) — Spanish painter and sculptor who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and was known for co-founding the Cubist movement and creating masterpieces, including Guernica, a powerful antiwar painting.

Margaret Thatcher (2013) — British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, renowned for her conservative policies and economic reforms, and her role in the Falklands War. 

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