Historical Events
- US Supreme court affirms legitimacy of racial separation (Plessy v Ferguson), a doctrine that came to be known as "separate but equal"
Famous Birthdays
- Walter Fitzgerald, English actor, born in Devonport, England (d. 1976)
1896 Highlights
About May 18, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
