What Happened on April 18, 2022

Historical Events

Russia begins a major new offensive in Donbas, during their invasion of Ukraine [1]

Event of Interest

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a national state of disaster, after floods and mudslides in Durban area result in over 400 deaths and destroy over 4,000 homes [1]

Activist and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa

Event of Interest

US Federal judge rules as "unlawful" Biden administration’s mandate that masks be worn on public transportation [1]

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden

Events in 2022

Famous Deaths

Harrison Birtwistle, British contemporary classical composer (The Minotaur; The Mask of Orpheus), dies at 87 [1]
Janez Matičič, Slovenian pianist. conductor, and pedagogue, dies at 95
Nicholas Angelich, American concert pianist, dies of degenerative lung disease at 51
Sid Mark [Fliegelman], American disc jockey and 'Frank-ophile' (The Sounds of Sinatra, 1960-2022), dies at 88

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