Famous Birthdays
- Alia Shawkat, American actress (Hannah Rayburn-State of Grace), born in Riverside, California
Famous Deaths
- Julia Smith, American composer (Prairie Kaleidoscope; Cynthia Parker), pianist (Orchestrette Classique), teacher, and musicologist (Aaron Copland: His Work and Contribution to American Music), dies at 84
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About April 18, 1989
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
