Historical Events
- Hungarian party leader Matyas Rákosi enforces his own policy
Baseball Record
Mickey Mantle hits HR from both sides of plate for record 3rd time
- Queen Juliana opens Rembrandt fairs in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- James Moginie, Australian rock musician, and songwriter (Midnight Oil - "Beds Are Burning"; "Blue Sky Mine"), born 64) Kalamunda, Western Australia, Australia
- Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki, Japanese golfer (32 Japan Tour titles), born in Tekushima, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Tate, English cricket all-rounder (39 Tests, 155 wickets, 1 x 100, 5 x 50), dies at 60
1956 Highlights
About May 18, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
