Historical Events
- Attempted raid on the armoury of police and auxiliary forces in Chittagong in Bengal province, British India by armed pro-independence revolutionaries led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da
- BBC news announcer announces "there is no news" at 20:45 news bulletin, plays music instead
Famous Birthdays
- Clive Revill, New Zealand singer and actor (Legend of Hell House), born in Wellington, New Zealand
About April 18, 1930
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries