Historical Events
- Battle of Dybbøl: Denmark is defeated by Prussian and Austrian forces storming Dybbol fort in the deciding battle of the Second Schleswig War
- Battle of Poison Springs, Arkansas (Camden Expedition)
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Harding Davis, American journalist and author (Soldiers of Fortune, The King's Jackal), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1916)
About April 18, 1864
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 160 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
