Historical Events
- Red Brigade kidnaps Italian attorney general Mario Sossi
Famous Birthdays
- Edgar Wright, British director (A Fistful of Fingers), born in Poole, Dorset, England
- Madeleine Peyroux, American French jazz and blues singer-songwriter, born in Athens, Georgia
- Mark Tremonti, American rock guitarist (Creed - "With Arms Wide Open"; Alter Bridge -"Isolation"), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Millie Corretjer, Puerto Rican singer (De Hoy en Adelante), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Famous Deaths
- Betty Compson, American actress (Barker, Weary River, Drag Net), dies at 77
- John Henry Lewis, American boxer (World Light-Heavyweight champion, 1935-38), dies of emphysema and Parkinson's at 59
- Marcel Pagnol, French playwright, filmmaker (Topaze; The Baker's Wife), and novelist, dies at 79
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About April 18, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) - MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
