Historical Events
- 171st Grand National: Davey Russell wins aboard 10/1 Tiger Roll in a photo finish from Pleasant Company
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
33rd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Nina Simone; Sister Rosetta Tharpe; Bon Jovi; The Cars; Dire Straits; and Moody Blues
Music Concert
Beyoncé is the first black woman to headline the Coachella Music Festival, her performance on this day the most-watched performance ever on YouTube
- National Gardening Day, since 2018 and according to the National Day Calendar
- US, UK and French forces carry out airstrikes on sites associated with Syria's chemical weapons program, in response to Douma gas attack
Famous Deaths
- Colin Bland, South African cricket batsman (21 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 144no; Eastern Province, Orange Free State), dies from colon cancer at 80
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About April 14, 2018
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
#1 Song: God's Plan - 
#1 Song: Nice For What - 
