Historical Events
Papen Turkish Ambassador
Franz von Papen becomes German ambassador in Turkey
- Hubert Pierlot forms Belgian government
Famous Birthdays
- Glen Hardin, American rock and country piano player, and arranger (The Crickets), born in Wellington, Texas
- Thomas J. Moyer, American judge and Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (1987-2010), born in Sandusky, Ohio (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Theo Mann, Dutch actress (Pink Bernd, Hedda Gabler), dies at 88
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About April 18, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
