Famous Birthdays
- Howard S. Becker, American sociologist, and author (Outsiders), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2023)
- Ken Colyer, British New Orleans jazz devotee trumpeter, cornetist, and bandleader, born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Henryk Melcer-Szczawiński, Polish pianist, composer, and conductor, dies of a heart attack at 58
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About April 18, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
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