On This Day - What happened 8 April in United Kingdom

Asquith succeeded Campbell-Bannerman on 8 April 1908 and, four days later, Churchill was appointed President of the Board of Trade. Aged 33, he was the youngest Cabinet member since 1866.

The following year, Philip's uncle and guardian Lord Milford Haven died of bone marrow cancer.

From Russia, with Love novel was published.

Baroness Thatcher died on 8 April 2013, at the age of 87, after suffering a stroke.

Asquith succeeded Campbell-Bannerman on 8 April 1908 and, four days later, Churchill was appointed President of the Board of Trade. Aged 33, he was the youngest Cabinet member since 1866.

The following year, Philip's uncle and guardian Lord Milford Haven died of bone marrow cancer.

From Russia, with Love novel was published.

Baroness Thatcher died on 8 April 2013, at the age of 87, after suffering a stroke.