What Happened on April 18, 1936

Historical Events

  • Pan-Am Clipper begins regular passenger flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Famous Birthdays

  • Harold Innocent, English actor (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), born in Coventry, Warwickshire, England (d. 1993)

Famous Deaths

  • Ottorino Respighi, Italian composer (The Pines of Rome; Belkis), dies at 56
  • Seaborn McDaniel Denson, American composer, dies at 82
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights

About April 18, 1936

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries