Famous Birthdays
- Albert von Schrenk-Notzing, German psychologist who studied the paranormal (d. 1929)
Famous Deaths
- William High Keim, American Union brigadier general, dies in battle at 48
1862 Highlights
About May 18, 1862
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
