Historical Events
- Amsterdam-Nieuwediep telegraph connection linked
Famous Birthdays
- James Budd, American politician, Governor of California (1895-99), born in Janesville, Wisconsin (d. 1908)
1851 Highlights
About May 18, 1851
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
