April 18, 2027 celebrates International Amateur Radio Day, plus 1 more. Around the world on April 18th, 3,000,000 amateur radio operators are taking to the airwaves to celebrate International Amateur Radio Day.
The International Day for Monuments and Sites is held on April 18 each year around the world. The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage, the vulnerability of sites and monuments, and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.
Events that occurred on April 18 throughout history
1775
1775
On the night of April 18th, Paul Revere and William Dawes
On the night of April 18th, Paul Revere and William Dawes set out from Boston to Lexington to warn minutemen and Sons of Liberty of British forces headed their way. In Lexington, Revere invited another rider, Samuel Prescott, to join the effort. Their end goal was to warn Concord of the British movement. After warning John Hancock and Samuel Adams of their impending arrest the riders set out on separate routes. However, Revere was soon apprehended by British soldiers. Dawes also faced a mishap and never made it to Concord. Only Prescott completed the mission, warning Concord of the impending attack by British soldiers.
1906
1906
A 7
A 7.9 earthquake devastated northern California and San Francisco.
1923
1923
Yankee Stadium opens in New York City
Yankee Stadium opens in New York City. Christening the new stadium, Babe Ruth hits a home run and the Yankees bring home a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.
1945
1945
American war correspondent and columnist Ernie Pyle died
American war correspondent and columnist Ernie Pyle died while on assignment in Okinawa, Japan.
