April 18
Einstein, Albert
b. March 14, 1879 d. April 18, 1955
Physicist and Social Reformer. Widely considered the most influential scientist of the twentieth century, Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany and spent his youth in Munich. He showed an acute interest in science and nature from an early age, but seemed to have only a mediocre aptitude for schoolwork, with the exception of mathematics. He did manage to graduate from the Swiss National Polytechnic in Zurich in 1900, but did not secure recommendations from his professors because of his negligible.
b. March 14, 1879 d. April 18, 1955
Physicist and Social Reformer. Widely considered the most influential scientist of the twentieth century, Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany and spent his youth in Munich. He showed an acute interest in science and nature from an early age, but seemed to have only a mediocre aptitude for schoolwork, with the exception of mathematics. He did manage to graduate from the Swiss National Polytechnic in Zurich in 1900, but did not secure recommendations from his professors because of his negligible.
Guerrero, Gory
b. January 11, 1921 d. April 18, 1990
Hall of Fame Professional Wrestler, he earned a number of titles in the sport of wrestling, and is remembered as the patriarch of one of the greatest professional wrestling families ever. Born Salvadore Guerrero Quesada in Arizona, his family moved shortly after his birth to Mexico, and four years later to California, where he attended school. When Gory was 13, his mother passed away at the age of 30, and young Gory went to work to help support his family, working as a paper boy and a bell boy.
b. January 11, 1921 d. April 18, 1990
Hall of Fame Professional Wrestler, he earned a number of titles in the sport of wrestling, and is remembered as the patriarch of one of the greatest professional wrestling families ever. Born Salvadore Guerrero Quesada in Arizona, his family moved shortly after his birth to Mexico, and four years later to California, where he attended school. When Gory was 13, his mother passed away at the age of 30, and young Gory went to work to help support his family, working as a paper boy and a bell boy.
Hill, Benny
b. January 21, 1924 d. April 18, 1992
Actor, Comedian. Best remembered for his comic antics on "The Benny Hill Show," which ran on television from 1955 to 1989. Born Alfred Hawthorn Hill in Southampton, England, where his grandfather introduced him to Burlesque Shows and the comic world of theater. Both his father and uncle were circus clowns, performing until they left for military service during World War I. During World War II, he served in the British Army, and after his discharge in 1945, he came to London where he began. Cause of death: Heart attack.
b. January 21, 1924 d. April 18, 1992
Actor, Comedian. Best remembered for his comic antics on "The Benny Hill Show," which ran on television from 1955 to 1989. Born Alfred Hawthorn Hill in Southampton, England, where his grandfather introduced him to Burlesque Shows and the comic world of theater. Both his father and uncle were circus clowns, performing until they left for military service during World War I. During World War II, he served in the British Army, and after his discharge in 1945, he came to London where he began. Cause of death: Heart attack.
Pyle, Ernie (Ernest Taylor)
b. August 3, 1900 d. April 18, 1945
Journalist. Born in Dana, Indiana, he attended the University of Indiana but never graduated. Originally a reporter, copy editor, and aviation editor, ih 1932 he began to write a daily column on trips to various sections of the countryas a roving reporter for the Scripps-Howard newspaper chain. During World War II he followed along while reporting with front-line troops, first in Europe, then the Pacific Theater, winning a Pulitzer Prize for reporting in 1944. His columns eventually appeared. Cause of death: Killed by sniper's machine gun bullets on the small island of le Shima, just west of Okinawa.
b. August 3, 1900 d. April 18, 1945
Journalist. Born in Dana, Indiana, he attended the University of Indiana but never graduated. Originally a reporter, copy editor, and aviation editor, ih 1932 he began to write a daily column on trips to various sections of the countryas a roving reporter for the Scripps-Howard newspaper chain. During World War II he followed along while reporting with front-line troops, first in Europe, then the Pacific Theater, winning a Pulitzer Prize for reporting in 1944. His columns eventually appeared. Cause of death: Killed by sniper's machine gun bullets on the small island of le Shima, just west of Okinawa.
Smith, James
b. October 17, 1884 d. April 18, 1956
Aviation Pioneer, Inventor. Pioneer test pilot. Invented free type manually operated parachute.
b. October 17, 1884 d. April 18, 1956
Aviation Pioneer, Inventor. Pioneer test pilot. Invented free type manually operated parachute.
Merrell, Joseph Frederick
b. August 21, 1926 d. April 18, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served as a Private in the United States Army in Company I, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 18, 1945 near Lohe, Germany.
b. August 21, 1926 d. April 18, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served as a Private in the United States Army in Company I, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 18, 1945 near Lohe, Germany.
Heyerdahl, Thor
b. October 6, 1914 d. April 18, 2002
Explorer and Archaeologist. His 1947 expedition proved his theory possible that early South Americans could have settled the Pacific Ocean area. This expedition, on a balsa raft named Kon-Tiki, allowed him to cross the Pacific from Peru to Polynesia, a distance of 4,300 miles in just 101 days. Later expeditions from Egypt towards North America in the reed rafts Ra, and Ra II, gave his theory that early Egyptians may have visited Mexico some credible argument.
b. October 6, 1914 d. April 18, 2002
Explorer and Archaeologist. His 1947 expedition proved his theory possible that early South Americans could have settled the Pacific Ocean area. This expedition, on a balsa raft named Kon-Tiki, allowed him to cross the Pacific from Peru to Polynesia, a distance of 4,300 miles in just 101 days. Later expeditions from Egypt towards North America in the reed rafts Ra, and Ra II, gave his theory that early Egyptians may have visited Mexico some credible argument.
Bloss, William Clough
b. January 19, 1795 d. April 18, 1863
Social Reformer. He was one of the founders of the Anti-Slavery movement and the publisher of the early Civil Rights paper "The Rights of Man". The inscription on his monument gives a fairly accurate account of his life and works: "A Tribune of the People. In 1826 being convinced that the use of spirituous liquors was an evil, he emptied the contents of the bar of his tavern into the canal near this site. He was instrumental in establishing a Temperance Society in every town in this county.
b. January 19, 1795 d. April 18, 1863
Social Reformer. He was one of the founders of the Anti-Slavery movement and the publisher of the early Civil Rights paper "The Rights of Man". The inscription on his monument gives a fairly accurate account of his life and works: "A Tribune of the People. In 1826 being convinced that the use of spirituous liquors was an evil, he emptied the contents of the bar of his tavern into the canal near this site. He was instrumental in establishing a Temperance Society in every town in this county.
Leonard, Benny
b. April 7, 1896 d. April 18, 1947
Lightweight Champion of the World 1917-1925. One of the greatest Lightweights in History, Benny Leonard possessed superb boxing skills as well as potent punching power. He fought over two hundred times and suffered only four knockouts: three early in his career and the fourth in his final fight. Born on the East Side of New York, Leonard learned to fight in neighborhood battles and turned pro in 1911 at just fifteen years of age. In his inaugural bout he was knocked out in the third round. Cause of death: Heart attack.
b. April 7, 1896 d. April 18, 1947
Lightweight Champion of the World 1917-1925. One of the greatest Lightweights in History, Benny Leonard possessed superb boxing skills as well as potent punching power. He fought over two hundred times and suffered only four knockouts: three early in his career and the fourth in his final fight. Born on the East Side of New York, Leonard learned to fight in neighborhood battles and turned pro in 1911 at just fifteen years of age. In his inaugural bout he was knocked out in the third round. Cause of death: Heart attack.
Wilkin, Edward G.
b. May 25, 1917 d. April 18, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company C, 157th Infantry, 45th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on March 18, 1945 at the Siegfried Line, Germany.
b. May 25, 1917 d. April 18, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company C, 157th Infantry, 45th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on March 18, 1945 at the Siegfried Line, Germany.
Clark, Harrison
b. April 10, 1842 d. April 18, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the 125th New York Volunteer Infantry on August 27, 1862, and was mustered into Company E as a Corporal. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the Second Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 2, 1863). His citation reads "Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot". His regiment had been caught up in the attack of the Confederates under General James Longstreet on Emmitsburg.
Roberts, Needham
b. April 28, 1901 d. April 18, 1949
World War I United States Army Soldier. He was a recipient of the Croix de Guerre with Palm, along with Private Henry Johnson one of the first two American soldiers to be given that award by the French, and therefore one of the first two Americans to receive any decoration during the war. The son of an AME Zion pastor from Trenton, New Jersey, he had been an active Boy Scout and was clerking in a drug store in Trenton.
b. April 28, 1901 d. April 18, 1949
World War I United States Army Soldier. He was a recipient of the Croix de Guerre with Palm, along with Private Henry Johnson one of the first two American soldiers to be given that award by the French, and therefore one of the first two Americans to receive any decoration during the war. The son of an AME Zion pastor from Trenton, New Jersey, he had been an active Boy Scout and was clerking in a drug store in Trenton.
Ebbets, Charles
b. October 29, 1859 d. April 18, 1925
Major League Baseball Team Owner. Rose from a mere ticket seller to owner and President of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Purchased the team in 1898, and held ownership until his death in 1925 (his buying of the Dodgers ended a proposed move of the team to Baltimore). He was responsible for the hiring of Wilbert Robinson as team manager, and his club would go the the World Series twice in his tenure (1916 and 1920). He financed and built the now-legendary Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.
b. October 29, 1859 d. April 18, 1925
Major League Baseball Team Owner. Rose from a mere ticket seller to owner and President of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Purchased the team in 1898, and held ownership until his death in 1925 (his buying of the Dodgers ended a proposed move of the team to Baltimore). He was responsible for the hiring of Wilbert Robinson as team manager, and his club would go the the World Series twice in his tenure (1916 and 1920). He financed and built the now-legendary Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.
Webb, Robert
b. January 8, 1903 d. April 18, 1990
Director, Producer from 1945-1968. Among his films are "Love Me Tender" and "The Proud Ones." Married to film editor/producer Barbara McLean.
b. January 8, 1903 d. April 18, 1990
Director, Producer from 1945-1968. Among his films are "Love Me Tender" and "The Proud Ones." Married to film editor/producer Barbara McLean.
Hoffman, Thomas W.
b. July 21, 1839 d. April 18, 1905
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Captain and commander of Company A, 208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in action on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads "Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle." He was a brevetted Lieutenant Colonel, US Volunteers for his service.
b. July 21, 1839 d. April 18, 1905
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Captain and commander of Company A, 208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in action on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads "Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle." He was a brevetted Lieutenant Colonel, US Volunteers for his service.
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