Historical Events
Event of Interest
US Government ends Mandatory Oil Import Program, established in 1959 by President Eisenhower
Famous Birthdays
- Derrick Brooks, American football linebacker (11 × Pro Bowl; Super Bowl 2002; Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Pensacola, Florida
- Haile Gebrselassie, Ethiopian 10k runner (Olympic gold 1996), born in Asella, Arsi Province, Ethiopia
- James "Jamie" Koven, American rower (Olympic 5th 1996), born in Morristown, New Jersey
Famous Weddings
- American sci-fi writer "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Philip K Dick marries 5th wife Leslie (Tessa) Busby
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About April 18, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
#1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
