Day Guide for Wednesday April 8th 2026

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 8th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on April 8th 2026

International Romani Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Romani Day.

National All is Ours Day

Nature
USA

This a day to recognize the beauty of nature and appreciate what we have.

National Empanada Day 🥟

Food
USA

Discover the joy of National Empanada Day on April 8th, celebrating savory pastries with diverse fillings that unite cultures and delight taste buds worldwide.

National Zoo Lovers Day

Animals
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Zoo Lovers Day

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General Information for April 8th 2026

There are 4 observances on this day.
296 days to go.
Day 98 of 2026
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Week 15 of the year

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On this Day in History

1974 - Baseball legend Hank Aaron scores a historic home run at Atlanta Stadium.
1953 - Twelve passengers die and many are injured when a London Underground Central line train, heading eastbound to Epping, ploughs into a stationary train waiting in the tunnel between Stratford and Leyton.
1820 - The Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Melos.
1818 - August Wilhelm von Hofmann, the German chemist whose work led to the establishment of the coal tar and dye-stuff industries, is born.
1749 - Charles Wesley - Preacher and Hymn-writer - marries Sarah Gwynne.