April 18 Holidays & National Days & Fun Days | April 18 Calendar
April 18th Daily Holidays include:
- Adult Autism Day
- Animal Crackers Birthday
- International Amateur Radio Day
- International Day for Monuments and Sites
- International Juggler’s Day
- National Lineman Appreciation Day
- National Newspaper Columnists Day
- National Transfer Money to Your Daughter’s Account Day
- National Velociraptor Awareness Day
- Pet Owners Independence Day
- Pinata Day
A Brief Look at the Holidays of April 18th
Adult Autism Day (April 18th): A day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of the experiences and needs of adults on the autism spectrum.
Animal Crackers Birthday (April 18th): Celebrates the creation and enjoyment of the iconic animal-shaped crackers.
International Amateur Radio Day (April 18th): A day for amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate their hobby, friendship, and contributions to communication.
International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18th): Also known as World Heritage Day, this day promotes awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts required to protect and conserve it.
International Juggler’s Day (Saturday closest to June 17th): A day to celebrate the art of juggling and the skill and entertainment that jugglers provide.
National Lineman Appreciation Day (April 18th): A day to recognize and thank the hardworking men and women who work as electrical linemen, often in challenging conditions, to keep our power running.
National Newspaper Columnists Day (April 18th): Honors the writers who bring unique perspectives, commentary, and storytelling to the pages of newspapers.
National Transfer Money to Your Daughter’s Account Day (April 18th): A lighthearted, specific call to action encouraging parents to financially support their daughters.
National Velociraptor Awareness Day (April 18th): A day likely created for fun, perhaps by dinosaur enthusiasts, to celebrate the popular and often misunderstood Velociraptor.
Pet Owners Independence Day (April 18th): A humorous holiday suggesting a day for pet owners to enjoy some freedom, perhaps from usual pet-related responsibilities.
Piñata Day (April 18th): Celebrates the fun and tradition of the piñata, a decorated container filled with treats that is broken open as part of festivities.
April 18: Famous Birthdays
- April 18, 1947 – James Woods, American actor and producer (Against All Odds)
- April 18, 1956 – Eric Roberts, American actor
- April 18, 1963 – Eric McCormack, Canadian-American actor and producer (Will & Grace)
- April 18, 1963 – Conan O’Brien, TV host (Late Night)
- April 18, 1967 – Maria Bello, American actress and singer (Coyote Ugly, Touch)
- April 18, 1976 – Melissa Joan Hart, American actress (Sabrina, Melissa & Joey)
April 18: Historical Events
- April 18, 1797 – France and Austria sign a cease fire
- April 18, 1831 – The University of Alabama is founded
- April 18, 1868 – San Francisco Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is formed
- April 18, 1881 – Billy the Kid escapes from the Lincoln Country jail in Mesilla, New Mexico
- April 18, 1902 – Denmark is the 1st country to adopt finger printing to identify criminals
- April 18, 1906 – An 8.25 earthquake and fire kill nearly 4,000 and destroy 75% of San Francisco, CA
- April 18, 1924 – Simon & Schuster publish the first crossword puzzle book
- April 18, 1925 – The World’s Fair opens in Chicago
- April 18, 1945 – Over 1,000 bombers attack the small island of Heligoland, Germany
- April 18, 1955 – The 1st Walk/Don’t Walk lighted street signals are installed
- April 18, 1977 – Alex Haley, the author of “Roots”, is awarded a Pulitzer Prize
- April 18, 1978 – The US Senate votes to turn Panama Canal over to Panama, on Dec 31, 1999
- April 18, 1983 – The US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon is attacked by a suicide bomber, who kills 63 people
- April 18, 1994 – Former President Richard Nixon suffers a stroke and dies 4 days later
- April 18, 2013 – A cafe bombing in Baghdad, Iraq kills 27, and injures 65
April 18: Music Events
- April 18, 1975 – John Lennon release ‘Stand By Me’
- April 18, 1980 – Pink Floyd’s, ‘Another Brick in the Wall (part II)’ hits #1 in the US
- April 18, 1987 – Aretha Franklin’s duet with George Michael, ‘I Knew You Were Waiting for Me’ hits #1
- April 18, 1992 – Annie Lennox has her debut solo album ‘Diva’ hit #1 on the UK album chart
- April 18, 2003 – Etta James receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- April 18, 2009 – The Black Eyed Peas single, ‘Boom Boom Pow’ hits #1 in the US and stays on top for 12 week
- April 18, 2009 – Keith Urban’s fifth studio album ‘Defying Gravity’, hits #1 on the US album chart
April 18: Astrological Sign
The Astrological Sign for April 18 is Aries.
April Birthstone:
What is the April Birthstone? Diamond
The diamond is the traditional birthstone of April and holds significant meaning for those born in that month, thought to provide the wearer with better relationships and an increase in inner strength. Wearing diamonds is purported to bring other benefits such as balance, clarity and abundance.
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