Famous Birthdays
- Ethan Allen Hitchcock, American Major General (Union Army), born in Vergennes, Vermont (d. 1870)
1798 Highlights
About May 18, 1798
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 223 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
Year of the Rat
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