Historical Events
- Britain proclaims protectorate over Kingdom of Tonga
Famous Birthdays
- Sarah Miriam Peale, American portrait painter (General Lafayette, 1825), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1885)
Famous Deaths
- Jean Gaspard Felix Ravaisson-Mollien, French philosopher, dies at 86
1900 Highlights
About May 18, 1900
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
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