site.btaToday's Observances: April 18
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On this date in Bulgarian history:
1928: 7 point earthquake epicentred in Popovitsa hits Southern Bulgaria, destroying one-third of City of Plovdiv, killing 120 people and injuring more than 1,000.
1957: Cultural Monuments Institute is set up.
1969: Diplomatic relations established with Peru.
1980: Diplomatic relations established with Zimbabwe.
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