April 20, 2008

2008Monica Lovinescu, Romanian journalist and author (born 1923)^[†]

Monica Lovinescu was a Romanian essayist, short story writer, literary critic, translator, and journalist, noted for her activities as an opponent of the Romanian Communist regime. She published several works under the pseudonyms Monique Saint-Come and Claude Pascal. She is the daughter of literary figure Eugen Lovinescu. She was married to the literary critic Virgil Ierunca.

2008Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300 becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy car race.^[†]

Danica Sue Patrick is an American former professional racing driver and model. She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing—her victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.