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April 1

Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:22, 01 April 2008
Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. removed by Aecis, 00:51, 04 April 2008
Wikipedia introduces a new feature, video articles and is looking for volunteers to present articles in front of the camera. Apply now! added by Tone, 17:55, 01 April 2008
Wikipedia introduces a new feature, video articles, and is looking for volunteers to present articles in front of the camera. Apply now! updated by Tone, 17:55, 01 April 2008
Wikipedia introduces a new feature, video articles, and is looking for volunteers to present articles in front of the camera. Apply now! removed by Brian0918, 18:00, 01 April 2008

April 2

France's Jean Nouvel wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize for his design of the Agbar Tower (pictured). added by Master of Puppets, 03:50, 02 April 2008
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded to France's Jean Nouvel (work pictured). added by Tariqabjotu, 04:51, 02 April 2008
Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. added by The Tom, 18:34, 02 April 2008
Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. updated by The Tom, 18:39, 02 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. added by Woody, 19:59, 02 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. added by Stephen, 23:46, 02 April 2008

April 3

Ian Khama is inaugurated as the sixth President of Botswana in the capital, Gaborone. added by Stephen, 00:12, 03 April 2008
Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street (pictured), a main shopping street in Cyprus' divided capital Nicosia. added by Tone, 16:15, 03 April 2008
The Movement for Democratic Change secures a majority of seats in the Zimbabwean parliamentary election, defeating current President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. Results in the presidential election remain unclear. added by Tone, 16:15, 03 April 2008
Ian Khama is inaugurated as the sixth President of Botswana. updated by Tone, 16:15, 03 April 2008
Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street, a main shopping street in Cyprus' divided capital Nicosia. updated by Tone, 16:16, 03 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces he is to resign on 6 May, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. updated by Woody, 20:35, 03 April 2008

April 5

Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. updated by PFHLai, 00:11, 05 April 2008
Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. removed by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
Jules Verne (pictured), the first European Automated Transfer Vehicle, successfully performs a fully automated docking with the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street, a main shopping street in Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus. updated by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street, a main shopping street in Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus. removed by Aecis, 01:05, 12 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. updated by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
The Movement for Democratic Change secures a plurality of seats in the Zimbabwean parliamentary election, defeating incumbent President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. Results in the presidential election remain unclear. updated by PFHLai, 06:23, 05 April 2008
The Movement for Democratic Change secures a plurality of seats in the Zimbabwean parliamentary election, defeating incumbent President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. Results in the presidential election remain unclear. removed by Tone, 17:28, 11 April 2008
Ian Khama is inaugurated as President of Botswana, succeeding Festus Mogae. updated by PFHLai, 06:23, 05 April 2008
Ian Khama is inaugurated as President of Botswana, succeeding Festus Mogae. removed by Tone, 17:02, 08 April 2008

April 6

At its summit in Bucharest, NATO invites Albania and Croatia to join the alliance. added by Aecis, 10:39, 06 April 2008
At its summit in Bucharest, NATO invites Albania and Croatia to join the alliance. removed by Aecis, 15:36, 14 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May. updated by Aecis, 10:39, 06 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. removed by Aecis, 10:39, 06 April 2008
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May. removed by Tone, 10:55, 07 April 2008

April 7

Filip Vujanović of the Democratic Party of Socialists is re-elected as President of Montenegro. added by Tone, 10:55, 07 April 2008
Filip Vujanović of the Democratic Party of Socialists is re-elected as President of Montenegro. added by Aecis, 12:08, 07 April 2008
Filip Vujanović of the Democratic Party of Socialists is re-elected as President of Montenegro. removed by Aecis, 15:38, 14 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is disrupted by protestors in Paris. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 21:31, 07 April 2008

April 8

The Olympic torch relay is delayed and flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. updated by JamesR, 13:18, 08 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is disrupted by protestors in Paris. removed by JamesR, 13:18, 08 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying the first Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon on board . added by Tone, 17:02, 08 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying the first Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon on board. updated by Nishkid64, 17:25, 08 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying the first Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon, on board. updated by Art LaPella, 18:12, 08 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space. updated by Woody, 18:19, 08 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is delayed and the flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. updated by Heron, 18:48, 08 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space. updated by Tone, 20:09, 08 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first Korean in space. updated by BorgQueen, 23:45, 08 April 2008
Jules Verne, the first European Automated Transfer Vehicle, successfully performs a fully automated docking with the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 23:45, 08 April 2008
Jules Verne, the first European Automated Transfer Vehicle, successfully performs a fully automated docking with the International Space Station. removed by Aecis, 15:33, 14 April 2008

April 9

Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by PFHLai, 00:00, 09 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is delayed and the flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. updated by Aecis, 09:30, 09 April 2008

April 10

The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. updated by Stephen, 00:21, 10 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is delayed and the flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. removed by Stephen, 00:21, 10 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. updated by Stephen, 00:23, 10 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. removed by PFHLai, 01:28, 18 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first South Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by Stifle, 20:56, 10 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by David Levy, 21:09, 10 April 2008

April 11

The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. added by Tone, 17:28, 11 April 2008

April 12

The Washington Post wins six awards and Bob Dylan receives a special citation in the 2008 Pulitzer Prizes. added by Aecis, 01:05, 12 April 2008
The Washington Post wins six awards and Bob Dylan receives a special citation in the 2008 Pulitzer Prizes. removed by Aecis, 15:38, 14 April 2008

April 13

The Channel Island Sark (pictured) abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by BigHaz, 11:25, 13 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by BigHaz, 11:25, 13 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 19:13, 16 April 2008

April 14

Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. added by Aecis, 15:33, 14 April 2008
In golf, Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. added by Aecis, 15:34, 14 April 2008
The Grand National Party of President Lee Myung-bak wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly of South Korea. added by Aecis, 15:36, 14 April 2008
The Grand National Party of President Lee Myung-bak wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly of South Korea. removed by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008
Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. added by Aecis, 15:38, 14 April 2008
Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. updated by Caulde, 15:41, 14 April 2008
Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 21 April 2008
Silvio Berlusconi wins his third term as the Prime Minister of Italy following a snap election. added by Alasdair, 20:32, 14 April 2008
Silvio Berlusconi is re-elected for the third time as the Prime Minister of Italy. added by Alasdair, 20:37, 14 April 2008
Silvio Berlusconi is re-elected for the third time as the Prime Minister of Italy. removed by Aecis, 20:43, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi wins the general election in Italy. added by Aecis, 20:43, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Alasdair, 20:52, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Alasdair, 20:52, 14 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Alasdair, 20:52, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi wins the general election in Italy. updated by Tone, 20:53, 14 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark (pictured) abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Tone, 20:53, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Alasdair, 21:03, 14 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Alasdair, 21:03, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi wins the general election in Italy. updated by Rdsmith4, 21:07, 14 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark (pictured) abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Rdsmith4, 21:07, 14 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Woody, 21:08, 14 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Woody, 21:08, 14 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 21 April 2008

April 15

An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. added by Woody, 15:24, 15 April 2008
The People of Freedom alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. added by Aecis, 15:33, 15 April 2008

April 16

Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. updated by Woody, 16:53, 16 April 2008
Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. removed by Daniel, 10:00, 21 April 2008

April 17

Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by YellowMonkey, 06:50, 17 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 13:36, 17 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 16:35, 17 April 2008
Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 17:02, 17 April 2008

April 18

An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 42 people. added by PFHLai, 01:28, 18 April 2008
An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 40 people. updated by PFHLai, 01:32, 18 April 2008
An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 42 people. updated by Woody, 19:54, 18 April 2008

April 19

An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 44 people. updated by Art LaPella, 02:45, 19 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. updated by PFHLai, 23:59, 19 April 2008
The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. removed by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008

April 20

An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) of the People of Freedom party wins the general election in Italy. updated by PFHLai, 01:07, 20 April 2008
In auto racing, Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver to win an IndyCar race. added by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008
Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe establishes a world record of 45 fights undefeated with a victory over American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. added by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008

April 21

In auto racing, Danica Patrick (pictured) wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver to win an IndyCar race. added by PFHLai, 00:18, 21 April 2008
Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe establishes a world record of 45 fights undefeated with a victory over American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. updated by PFHLai, 00:18, 21 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi of the People of Freedom party wins the general election in Italy. updated by PFHLai, 00:18, 21 April 2008
An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi of the People of Freedom party wins the general election in Italy. removed by Carabinieri, 15:24, 01 May 2008
Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe establishes a world record of 45 fights undefeated with a victory over American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. added by Aecis, 01:44, 21 April 2008
Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. updated by Aecis, 01:44, 21 April 2008
Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:57, 24 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Aecis, 01:45, 21 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. removed by PFHLai, 03:16, 21 April 2008
Fernando Lugo wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending 61 years of single-party rule under the Colorado Party. added by Nishkid64, 02:39, 21 April 2008
Fernando Lugo (pictured) wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending 61 years of single-party rule under the Colorado Party. updated by PFHLai, 03:16, 21 April 2008
In auto racing, Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver to win an IndyCar race. updated by PFHLai, 03:16, 21 April 2008
Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. updated by Daniel, 10:02, 21 April 2008
Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. removed by Tone, 07:52, 27 April 2008
Fernando Lugo (pictured) wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending 61 years of rule of the Colorado Party. updated by Tone, 15:17, 21 April 2008
Fernando Lugo (pictured) wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending the Colorado Party's 61-year rule. updated by Woody, 15:19, 21 April 2008
Nine people are killed and 38 are wounded in a coach crash in Málaga, Spain, in the worst traffic accident in Spain since 2001. added by JIP, 17:08, 21 April 2008
Nine people are killed and 38 are wounded in a coach crash in Málaga, Spain, in the worst traffic accident in Spain since 2001. removed by Tone, 18:38, 21 April 2008

April 22

The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Aecis, 00:27, 22 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. removed by Wizardman, 01:35, 22 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Wizardman, 01:35, 22 April 2008
The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. removed by Carabinieri, 00:29, 24 April 2008
An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 47 people. updated by Art LaPella, 17:05, 22 April 2008

April 27

The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) wins a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first elections in 9 years. added by Tone, 07:52, 27 April 2008
Researchers discover what is believed to be the first use of oil painting at Bamyan in Afghanistan, predating European oil painting by some six centuries. added by Tone, 08:00, 27 April 2008
The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) wins a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first elections in nine years. updated by Nishkid64, 08:42, 27 April 2008
Maoists win a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first elections in Nepal in nine years. added by PFHLai, 11:10, 27 April 2008
Researchers discover what is believed to be the first use of oil painting at Bamyan in Afghanistan, predating European oil painting by some six centuries. updated by PFHLai, 11:10, 27 April 2008
Maoists win a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first election in Nepal in nine years. updated by PFHLai, 20:54, 27 April 2008