Historical Events
- Fossil evidence of the largest known snake 11-15 meters long named Vasuki indicus, 66 million years old, published from a mine in Panandhro, western India [1]
- New report finds nearly half of China's cities are sinking due to development and extracting too much water [1]
- Police are sent in to remove students on campus at Columbia University protesting Israeli actions in Gaza - ignites protests across US campuses [1]
- United States vetoes a United Nations Security Council resolution recognising Palestine as a state with the UK and Switzerland abstaining [1]
Famous Deaths
- Dickey Betts, American rock guitarist, songwriter, and singer (The Allman Brothers Band - "Ramblin' Man"; "Jessica"), dies of cancer at 80 [1]
- Karen the ostrich, dies after swallowing a keeper's keys at Topeka Zoo, Kansas, at 5 [1]
- Mandisa [Hundley] American Grammy Award-winning gospel and contemporary Christian singer (Overcomer), dies at 47
- Wally Harris, Canadian ice hockey referee (6 x Stanley Cup series; first NHL Director of Officiating), dies at 88
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights
About April 18, 2024
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
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