April 18th Events

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Netflix Bites MGM Grand Las Vegas
Pop Ups and Vendor Markets | Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 20, 2026
United States > Nevada > Las Vegas > > 89109

Contests and Giveaways See All

Enter the My Nintendo Universal Epic Universe Super Nintendo World Sweepstakes
Gaming Contests | Mar 4 - Jun 30, 2025
United States > Florida > Orlando > > 32819

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Star Wars Celebration
Pop Culture Conventions | Apr 18 - Apr 20, 2025
Japan > Chiba > > Chiba City
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Presents Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho Exhibition
Memorabilia Exhibition | Mar 23, 2025 - Jan 10, 2027
United States > California > Los Angeles > > 90036

Firsts, Starts and Openings See All

Dead Mail
Television/Streaming Premiere | Apr 18, 2025

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Hell of a Summer
U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 18, 2025

April 18th In History

Firsts, Starts and Openings See All

Forbidden Planet New York City Opening Day
Launches and Openings | Apr 18, 1981
United States > New York > New York City > > 10003
First Appearance of Superman in Action Comics
Comic Releases | Apr 18, 1938

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Britt Robertson
Birthdays | Apr 18, 1990
Vanessa Kirby
Birthdays | Apr 18, 1988

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FreakNik
Concerts | Apr 17 - Apr 19, 1998
FreakNik
Concerts | Apr 18 - Apr 20, 1997
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Live and Let Die |

Live and Let Die

While searching for a suitable location for the James Bond movie adaptation of Ian Fleming’s Live and Let Die, location scouts were intrigued by a sign that read “Trespassers Will Be Eaten.” After meeting with Hollywood stuntman Ross Kananga, the filmmakers were convinced the Jamaica Safari Village at Ocho Rios, Jamaica should be used as part of the fictional island nation of San Monique.

According to Kananga’s Wikipedia page, the famed stuntman suggested the stunt of James Bond (played by Roger Moore) jumping on crocodile heads, and was hired by producers to perform it. The scene required five takes to complete, including one in which the last crocodile snapped at Kananga’s heel, tearing his trousers and causing him a number of injuries, one requiring 193 stitches. Kananga was paid $60,000 for his contribution.