Historical Events
- Joan Benoit runs world record female marathon (2:22:43)
- Space Shuttle Challenger flies back to Kennedy Space Center via Kelly Air Force Base
Famous Birthdays
- America Ferrera, American actress (Ugly Betty), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Arvi Kivimaa, Finnish writer (Groenende Cross), dies at 79
- Francis De Wolff, British character actor (A Christmas Carol, From Russia With Love), dies at 71
- John Lee Mahin, American screenwriter, dies of emphysema at 81
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 18, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
