Historical Events
- Egypt & Israel agree to a cease fire
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Kathryn Holbrook, American actress (Another World), born in Fairbanks, Alaska
- David Edwards, American golfer (US Masters 1984 3rd; 4 PGA Tour titles), born in Neosho, Missouri
- Eric Roberts, American actor (Pope of Greenwich Village, King of Gypsies), born in Biloxi, Mississippi
John James (68 years old)
American actor (Jeff Colby-Dynasty), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Melody Thomas Scott, American actress (Nikki-Young & Restless), born in Los Angeles, California
- Poonam Dhillon, Indian actress (Noorie), born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Famous Weddings
Grace Kelly & Rainier III
American film actress Grace Kelly (26) weds Prince Rainier III of Monaco (33) in a civil ceremony at the Prince's Palace in Monaco-Ville, Monaco
Famous Deaths
- Floyd Smith, American aviator and inventor of the modern parachute, dies at 71 [1]
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About April 18, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Poor People Of Paris - Winifred Atwell
