UPDATED: 18/04/2024 18 April 1860, Title deeds to the farm Vooruitzicht granted to the De Beers brothers. 18 April 1900, Fire in Roper Street kills one person. 18 April 1947, British Royal family visit Kimberley. British Royal family visit the Diamond City It was on this day 77 years ago (Friday 18 April 1947) that … Continue reading TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 18 APRIL