Historical Events
- 99th Preakness: Miguel Rivera aboard Current Little wins in 1:54.6
- India becomes the sixth nation to explode an atomic bomb
- Nigeria announces 55 percent government participation in all oil concessions
- Novelty song "The Streak" by Ray Stevens hits #1
Famous Birthdays
- Nelson Figueroa, American baseball player and analyst, born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Dan Topping, American baseball team owner (NY Yankees), dies at 61
About May 18, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Streak - Ray Stevens
#1 Song: Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes
