Historical Events
- 1st crossword puzzle book published by Simon & Schuster
Famous Birthdays
- Buxton Orr, Anglo-Scottish composer, born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 1997)
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, American blues singer ("Mary Is Fine"), born in Vinton, Louisiana (d. 2005)
- Henry Hyde, American politician (Rep-R-Illinois 1975-2007), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2007)
- Roy Mason [Baron Mason of Barnsley], British defense secretary and Labour MP, born in Royston, England (d. 2015)
About April 18, 1924
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
