Famous Birthdays
Fred Perry (1909-1995)
English tennis player/broadcaster (8 x Grand Slam singles, 6 x Grand Slam doubles titles; Davis Cup 1933, 34, 35, 36), born in Stockport, England
Famous Deaths
- George Meredith, English poet & writer (Diana of Crossways), dies at 81
- Isaac Albéniz, Spanish pianist & composer (Suite española; Tango in D), dies from nephritis at 48
1909 Highlights
About May 18, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
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