Historical Events
31st Boston Marathon
31st Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar in 2:40:22.2; his 5th victory in the event
Chiang Kai-Shek Forms Anti-Government
Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek forms an anti-government in China
Famous Birthdays
- Jim De Courcy, Australian cricketer (Australian batsman 1953), born in Newcastle, New South Wales (d. 2000)
Samuel P. Huntington (1927-2008)
American political scientist (The Clash of Civilizations) and presidential adviser, born in New York City
- Tadeusz Mazowiecki, 1st Prime Minister of Poland (1989-90), born in Płock, Poland (d. 2013)
About April 18, 1927
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
