Historical Events
- "Ballet Ballads" opens at Music Box Theater NYC for 62 performances
- Arab Legion captures fort on Mt Scopus during Arab-Israeli war
- Saudi Arabia joins invasion of Israel
- The First Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China officially convenes in Nanking
Famous Birthdays
- Felix MH Troch, Flemish actor and director (Gekkenbriefje)
- Joe Bonsall, American country singer (Oak Ridge Boys - "Elvira"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1948 Highlights
About May 18, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
