April 18, 1955 was the day Albert Einstein died of internal bleeding from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He didn't want surgery, saying, "I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly." Spectator wrote a lovely piece on him. A bit of history for you folks. Now let's check out the present.
