Famous Birthdays
- Arnold Lunn, British skier (created the modern Alpine slalom race), born in Madras, India (d. 1974)
- Duffy Lewis, American baseball left fielder (World Series 1912, 15, 16; Boston Red Sox), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Roscoe Conkling, American politician (U.S. Senator from New York 1867-81), dies at 58
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About April 18, 1888
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
