Historical Events
- An F4 tornado strikes Marshfield, Missouri, killing 99 people and injuring 100.
Famous Birthdays
- Sam Crawford, American Baseball HOF outfielder (MLB HR leader 1901, 08; AL RBI leader 1910, 14, 15; MLB record 309 career triples; Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers), born in Wahoo, Nebraska (d. 1968)
About April 18, 1880
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
