Historical Events
Preakness Stakes
45th Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Man o' War (regarded as greatest racehorse of all time) defeats Upset by 1+1⁄2 lengths in 1:51.6
Famous Birthdays
- Lucia Mannucci, Italian jazz singer (Quartetto Cetra, 1947-88), born in Bologna, Italy (d. 2012)
John Paul II (1920-2005)
264th Roman Catholic Pope (1978-2005), born in Wadowice, Poland
Born in 1920
1920 Highlights
About May 18, 1920
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 103 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus