Historical Events
Event of Interest
Franz von Papen becomes German ambassador in Turkey
- Hubert Pierlot forms Belgian government
Famous Birthdays
- Glen Hardin, American rock n roll and country piano player, and arranger (The Crickets), born in Wellington, Texas
- Thomas J. Moyer, American judge and Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (1987-2010), born in Sandusky, Ohio (d. 2010)
- Von McDaniel, American baseball player, born in Hollis, Oklahoma (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Theo Mann, Dutch actress (Pink Bernd, Hedda Gabler), dies at 88
About April 18, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
