Historical Events
- Dutch Antilles government of Da Costa Gomez forms
- France, West Germany & Benelux form European Steel & Coal Community
- Hugh Martin and Preston Sturges' musical "Make a Wish" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 102 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Pierre Pettigrew, Canadian politician (Minister for International Trade), born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Ricardo Fortaleza, Australian-Filipino boxer, born in Malate, Manila, Philippines
Famous Weddings
Charles M. Schulz
Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz (28) weds Joyce Halverson; divorce in 1972
Famous Deaths
- António Óscar Carmona, 97th Prime Minister of Portugal & 11th President of Portugal, dies at 81
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About April 18, 1951
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 73 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
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