Famous Birthdays
- Leopold Stokowski, British conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra, Disney's Fantasia), born in London, England (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Cole, English inventor & civil servant, 1st director of the V&A Museum, promoter of 1851 Great Exhibition, dies at 73
1882 Highlights
About April 18, 1882
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries