Historical Events
- Irish Journalist Lyra McKee shot to death covering riots in Derry, Northern Ireland with dissident republican group the New IRA claiming responsibility
Famous Deaths
Lorraine Warren (1927-2019)
American paranormal investigator (Amityville haunting), dies in her sleep at 92
- Lyra McKee, Northern Irish journalist, shot by the New IRA in a terrorist attack at 29
- Mark Medoff, American playwright, director, actor and professor (Children of a Lesser God), dies at 79
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About April 18, 2019
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
