Historical Events
- British Prime Minister Teresa May announces she will seek a "snap" election
Sports History
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score 100 goals in the Champions League with a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Bayern Munich
Famous Deaths
- Gordon Langford [Colman], British composer and arranger of brass, choral, and orchestral music (Facets of Glass; Rhapsody for Trombone), dies at 86
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About April 18, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
- #1 Song: Sign Of The Times - Harry Styles