Famous Birthdays
- Leopold Stokowski, British conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra, 1912-40; Disney's Fantasia, 1939; American Symphony Orchestra, 1962-72), organist, and arranger, born in London, England (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Cole, English inventor and civil servant, 1st director of the V&A Museum, promoter of 1851 Great Exhibition, dies at 73
Died in 1882 1882 Highlights
About April 18, 1882
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 142 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey