APRIL 8
1992:During an emotional press conference, tennis star Arthur Ashe tells the world he has AIDS—contracted from a blood transfusion after heart surgery.
1935: Congress approves funding for the Works Progress Administration, which will employ more than 8.5 million people over eight years.
1974: The Atlanta Braves’ Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth’s record.
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