Non-musical history for today: 1974 – Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth as the all-time leader in career home runs by hitting his 715th home run off Dodgers pitcher, Al Downing at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Aaron was not necessarily mobbed, but some did rush the field.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for April 8.

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