On this day in history
April 8
American
1974Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record.
Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record.
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1913The 17th Amendment is ratified, requiring direct election of senators.
The 17th Amendment is ratified, requiring direct election of senators.
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World
217Emperor Caracalla is stabbed to death by a disgruntled soldier while relieving himself on a roadside in Syria.
Emperor Caracalla is stabbed to death by a disgruntled soldier while relieving himself on a roadside in Syria.
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1904Britain and France sign the Entente Cordiale, ending centuries of rivalry and aligning against Germany.
Britain and France sign the Entente Cordiale, ending centuries of rivalry and aligning against Germany.
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1973Pablo Picasso dies in France at age 91.
Pablo Picasso dies in France at age 91.
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