Historical Events
- King Mswati III of Swaziland changes the name of Swaziland to Eswatini, which translates as the “Land of the Swati”
Election of Interest
Miguel Diaz-Canel is elected Cuba's new president, after former president Raúl Castro steps down
Event of Interest
US Senator Tammy Duckworth (Illinois-D) is the first parent to bring a baby into the Senate chambers, a day after the Senate votes to allow babies on the chamber's floor
Famous Deaths
- Graciela Agudelo, Mexican pianist and avant garde composer (Celebration of Wine), dies at 72
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About April 19, 2018
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 6 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
