Famous Birthdays
- Jean Roger-Ducasse, French composer, born in Bordeaux, France (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
- Justus von Liebig, German agricultural & biological chemist who is considered the founder of organic chemistry, dies at 69
1873 Highlights
About April 18, 1873
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake