Famous Birthdays
- Howard S. Becker, American sociologist, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Ken Colyer, British New Orleans jazz devotee trumpeter, cornetist, and bandleader, born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Henryk Melcer-Szczawiński, Polish pianist, composer, and conductor, dies of a heart attack at 58
1928 Highlights
About April 18, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
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