Historical Events
Event of Interest
Soviet party leader Leonid Brezhnev visits West Germany
- WIBC Bowling Queens won by Dotty Fothergill
Famous Birthdays
- Dario Franchitti, Scottish racecar driver and commentator, born in Bathgate, Scotland
- Darren Van Impe, Canadian NHL defenseman (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Saskatoon
- Donyell Marshall, NBA forward and coach (Golden State Warriors), born in Reading, Pennsylvania
- Tory James, NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32), born in new Orleans, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973)
American politician, 1st woman elected to US Congress (R-Montana), women's rights advocate and pacifist, dies at 92
About May 18, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: See My Baby Jive - Wizzard
