Historical Events
- 1st "Washateria" (laundromat) opens (Fort Worth, Texas)
Appointment of Interest
Adolf Hitler names Joachim von Ribbentrop ambassador for disarmament
Famous Birthdays
- George Shirley, African-American tenor (first African-American tenor to perform a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- James Drury, American actor (The Virginian), born in NYC, New York (d. 2020)
- Jan Klusák [Porges], Czech contemporary classical and film score composer, born in Prague, Czechoslovakia
- Mark Kingston, English actor (Intimate Contact), born in Deptford, London (d. 2011)
About April 18, 1934
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
