Today,Earthquake on Thursday, April 18, 2024, marks the 109th day of the year, leaving 257 days ahead.
In historical highlight, back on April 18, 1906, a powerful earthquake hit San Francisco, leading to widespread fires. The number of lives lost in this catastrophe is estimated between 3,000 and 6,000.
Significant Events on April 18 Throughout History
| 1775 | Paul Revere’s Legendary Ride: Paul Revere embarked on his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts, alerting colonists of approaching British troops. |
| 1865 | Civil War Closure: Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Union Major General William T. Sherman near Durham Station in North Carolina, marking a significant moment toward the end of the Civil War. |
| 1923 | Inaugural Game at Yankee Stadium: The original Yankee Stadium in New York hosted its first game, with the Yankees triumphing over the Boston Red Sox with a score of 4-1. |
| 1954 | Rise of Gamal Abdel Nasser: Gamal Abdel Nasser assumed power as prime minister of Egypt, shaping the country’s political landscape. |
| 1955 | Passing of Albert Einstein: Physicist Albert Einstein passed away at the age of 76 in Princeton, New Jersey, leaving behind a remarkable scientific legacy. |
| 1966 | Bill Russell’s Milestone: Bill Russell was appointed player-coach of the Boston Celtics, becoming the NBA’s first Black coach. |
| 1978 | Panama Canal Treaty Approval: The Senate ratified the Panama Canal Treaty, paving the way for the complete transfer of control of the waterway to Panama by the end of 1999. |
| 1983 | Tragedy in Beirut: A devastating suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, claimed the lives of 63 people, including 17 Americans. |
| 2002 | Arrest of Robert Blake: Actor Robert Blake was arrested in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, leading to a highly publicized trial. |
| 2012 | Dick Clark’s Passing: Television host and producer Dick Clark, renowned for his work on “American Bandstand” and New Year’s Eve celebrations, passed away at the age of 82. |
| 2013 | Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects: The FBI released surveillance images of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing, appealing to the public for assistance in identifying them. |
| 2015 | Mediterranean Migrant Tragedy: A ship carrying migrants from Africa sank off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean, resulting in an estimated 500 fatalities. |
| 2016 | Pulitzer Prize for “Hamilton”: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed musical “Hamilton” won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, celebrating the life of America’s first treasury secretary. |
| 2018 | Change in Cuban Leadership: Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez was chosen as the sole candidate to succeed President Raul Castro, marking a significant shift in Cuban leadership. |
| 2019 | Release of Mueller Report: The final report from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation was made public, shedding light on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election |
| 2022 | Russian Offensive in Ukraine: Russia launched a full-scale offensive to gain control of Ukraine’s eastern region, intensifying the conflict that had been ongoing for years. |
| 2023 | Settlement in Dominion Voting Systems Lawsuit: Fox and Dominion Voting Systems reached a $787 million settlement in a defamation lawsuit, highlighting the consequences of promoting falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election. |
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