Famous people born on April 18 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is April 18, you share it with Conan O'Brien, Rick Moranis, America Ferrera — and you were born under Aries, the sign of the bold, energetic, and first through every door.
Birthday basics for April 18
Aries ♈
Zodiac sign
Diamond
Birthstone
Daisy
Birth flower
108th
Day of the year
April 18 is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years), with 257 days still to come.
Famous people born on April 18
Conan O'Brien — American television host and comedian (born 1963).
Rick Moranis — Canadian-American actor and comedian (born 1953).
Clarence Darrow (b. 1857) — famed American trial lawyer of the Scopes "Monkey Trial."
Hayley Mills (b. 1946) — English actress beloved for Pollyanna and The Parent Trap.
David Tennant (b. 1971) — Scottish actor known for Doctor Who and Broadchurch.
April 18 in history
1775 — Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride to warn colonists that British troops were on the march.
1906 — A major earthquake struck San Francisco; the city's determined rebuilding shaped modern earthquake science.
1980 — Zimbabwe celebrated its independence and joined the community of nations.
1923 — Yankee Stadium opened in New York, and Babe Ruth christened it with a home run.
1930 — A BBC radio bulletin famously announced "there is no news" and played piano music instead.
1934 — The first self-service laundromat, called a "washateria," opened in Fort Worth, Texas.
April 18 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is April 18?
Anyone born on April 18 is a Aries — bold, energetic, and first through every door.
What is the birthstone for April 18?
The birthstone for a April 18 birthday is Diamond, and the birth flower is the Daisy.
Who is the most famous person born on April 18?
Conan O'Brien is among the best known — American television host and comedian (born 1963).
What happened on April 18?
In 1775, Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride to warn colonists that British troops were on the march.
What day of the year is April 18?
April 18 is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years), with 257 days still to come.
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