Historical Events
Esclarmonde
Jules Massenet's opera "Esclarmonde" premieres in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Gunnar Gunnarsson, Icelandic writer (The Church on the Mountain), born in Fljótsdalur, Iceland (d. 1975)
- Thomas Midgley, American chemist and inventor (leaded gasoline), born in Beaver Fall, Pennsylvania (d. 1944)
Famous Deaths
- Isabella Glyn Dallas, Scottish Shakepearean actress, dies at 65
1889 Highlights
About May 18, 1889
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
