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? 121 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus