Monday, April 8

• Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his 2020 run on Colbert’s “Late Show”.
• Iran’s Supreme Security Council placed U.S. troops on its terrorist groups list.
• Three American service members, one contractor killed in an attack in Afghanistan.
• Suspected rhino poacher is killed by an elephant and then eaten by lions in South Africa.

Tuesday, April 9

• Oprah Winfrey donated $2 million to a Puerto Rico relief fund.
• Trump pushed to close the El Paso border, told agents not to admit migrants and to resume family separations.
• Illegal immigrant charged with five deaths in Missouri, Kansas was found dead in his cell.

Wednesday, April 10

• Katie Bouman, alongside other scientists, form the first ever picture of a black hole.
• New Jersey HS principal died donating bone marrow to a stranger.
• New Zealand’s parliament voted 119-1 to change gun laws following the Christchurch massacre.
• GOP Texas lawmaker re-introduced a bill to allow the death penalty for women who have abortions.

Thursday, April 11

• Julian Assange is arrested in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, England.
• Nipsey Hussle’s funeral and memorial began.
• April 11 marked National Pet Day.

Friday, April 12

• “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” teaser trailer was released
• White House considered dumping migrants into sanctuary cities.
• The famous music festival Coachella kicked off its first weekend of festivities.

Saturday, April 13

• Guava Island was released with Childish Gambino and Rihanna.
• UFC 236 kicked off, and Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway.
• A Florida man was killed by his pet Cassowary, known as the most dangerous bird on the planet.
• Trump assailed Ilhan Omar with videos of the 9/11 attacks.
• The NBA Playoffs began
• Fire breaks out at Coachella, but no one was injured.

Sunday, April 14

• Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters in a match for the ages.
• Pete Buttigieg announced his official 2020 presidential run.
• Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp were down worldwide.
• Game of Thrones season 8 debuted on Sunday night.
• BTS, a K-Pop band, appeared on Saturday Night Live.

Monday, April 15

• April 15 marked the national Tax Day.
• The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France caught fire, destroying the famous spire and most of the roof. The famous tower structure was spared.
• The Mueller Report will be released on Thursday the Justice Department said.
• The 2019 Boston Marathon commenced.