Historical Events
- Massachusetts rules all school-age children must attend school
Famous Birthdays
- Gertrude Käsebier, American pioneering photographer, born in Des Moines, Iowa (d. 1934)
1852 Highlights
About May 18, 1852
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 171 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake