- The average price of a pint in Britain was just £2.15. A refreshing tipple costs around £3.08 these days.
- The song at the top of the UK charts was 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' by Tony Christie and comedian Peter Kay.
- Chelsea were at the top of the Premier League during their first season under Jose Mourinho and they clinched the title with a then-record 95 points.
- The top-grossing film of the year was Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, bringing in $897million.
- April 2 marked the death of Pope John Paul II, while April 6 saw Prince Rainier III of Monaco pass away.
Source- The Sun