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Events in April 2008 3
1923 – 2008Charlton Heston (1923-2008)Died 5 April 2008, aged 84American actor known for epic film roles in Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments, and for later serving as president of the National Rifle Association. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Ben-Hur.
20082008 World Snooker ChampionshipO’Sullivan Title 3Winner: Ronnie O’Sullivan; Runner-up: Ali Carter. Score: 18–8.
2008Grand Theft Auto IV releasedRockstar's open-world game sets entertainment sales recordsGrand Theft Auto IV was released on 29 April 2008, earning over $500 million in its first week and setting records for entertainment media launches. Its satirical depiction of Liberty City drew both critical acclaim and controversy.