1775CE
War
Paul Revere's Ride
American patriot Paul Revere makes his famous midnight ride through Massachusetts to warn colonial militia of the approaching British forces.
Daily Chronicle
April 18
3 Historical Records
1857CE
Birth
Clarence Darrow Born
An American lawyer who became famous in the early 20th century for his defense of radical labor leaders and his role in the Scopes Monkey Trial.
1906CE
Other
San Francisco Earthquake
A devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes San Francisco, California, sparking massive fires that destroy much of the city.