Historical Events
Hitler Appoints Ribbentrop
Adolf Hitler names Joachim von Ribbentrop ambassador for disarmament
- C.A. Tannahill opens 1st US "Washateria" (laundromat) in Fort Worth, Texas; four electric washing machines available for hourly rental - no dryers were available
Famous Birthdays
- George Shirley, American Grammy Award-winning tenor (first African-American tenor to perform a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City), and educator, born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- James Drury, American actor (The Virginian), born in New York City (d. 2020)
- Jan Klusák [Porges], Czech contemporary classical and film score composer, born in Prague, Czechoslovakia
- Mark Kingston, English actor (Intimate Contact), born in Deptford, London (d. 2011)
About April 18, 1934
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 90 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
