On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
April 18
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Controversial American poet Ezra Pound (pictured) was released from St. Elizabeths Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C., in which he had been incarcerated for twelve years.
Wikipedia: Ezra Pound
Robert Mugabe became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe, beginning a 37-year period in power.
Wikipedia: Robert Mugabe
Operation Grapes of Wrath: Israeli forces shelled Qana, Lebanon, killing at least 100 civilians and injuring more than 110 others at a United Nations compound.
Wikipedia: Operation Grapes of Wrath
A ladle spilled 30 tonnes (33 tons) of molten steel in a factory in Liaoning, China, killing 32 workers.
Wikipedia: Qinghe Special Steel Corporation disaster
The United States Department of Justice released a redacted version of the Mueller report about the investigation of Russian influence on the U.S. presidential election to Congress and the public.
Wikipedia: United States Department of Justice
Fox News agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems a $787 million settlement over defamation claims related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Wikipedia: Fox News