Facebook, an American company offering online social networking services, held its initial public offering, which raised $16 billion. Test your knowledge of tech companies
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American baseball player Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game, for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Atlanta Braves. Take our quiz about America's favourite pastime
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Swiss climbers Fritz Luchsinger and Ernest Reiss made the first ascent of the Lhotse I mountain in the Himalayas. How much do you know about mountains?
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American aviator Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier. Take our quiz about early aviation
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Brussels fell to the invading German army in World War II and was subjected to harsh terms of occupation. Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about wartime Germany
The U.S. government established the Tennessee Valley Authority to control floods and produce electrical power along the Tennessee River and its tributaries. Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about rivers
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The first of a series of international conferences that produced the Hague Convention began at The Hague in the Netherlands.
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The U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, and the judgment advanced the controversial “separate but equal” doctrine for assessing the constitutionality of racial segregation laws. Read about 10 milestones in U.S. civil rights history
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German architect and educator Walter Gropius, who exerted a major influence on the development of modern architecture while serving as director of the Bauhaus (1919–28), was born in Berlin. Sort fact from fiction in our art and architecture quiz
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Abraham Lincoln became the Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency on the third ballot at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Test your knowledge of Abraham Lincoln
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Montreal was founded by Paul de Chomedey, sieur (lord) de Maisonneuve. Take our quiz about world cities
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May 18, 2022: Day of the Week
May 18, 2022 was the 138th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 227 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mercredi.
Here’s the May 2022 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 2022 calendar.
Zodiac & Birthstone
Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Tiger is the mythical animal and Water is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
May 18: Day of the Week
May 18, 2022 was the 138th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 227 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Suiyōbi.
Here’s the May calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
Zodiac & Birthstone
Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
May 18 Historical Event(s)
Who were born on May 18?
May 18th is the 138th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day France's TGV train achieved a world rail speed record of 320 miles per hour; Mt. St. Helens erupted in Washington state, killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage, and Constantine the Great announced free food for all the citizens of Constantinople. Famous May 18th birthdays include Tina Fey and country crooner George Strait. Today is National No Dirty Dishes Day and National Pizza Party Day.
We have 18 holidays listed for May 18.
Keep sinks happy, and do your part by saying, "NO" to dirty dishes.
Ascension Day in Saint Martin is a time to reflect on the risen Christ’s sacrifice.
This is a Christian holiday that doubles as a public holiday in many countries.
On the anniversary of the Battle of Las Piedras, see its enduring mark on Uruguay’s history.
Disabled users must have access to the same high-quality digital services and content as non-disabled users.
Stop and have a Reese’s Cup because we are celebrating I Love Reese’s Day.
It’s an opportunity to support museum education and make everyone aware of the importance of museums.
Find out how to celebrate Mother Whistler Day right here with us at National Today.
On National Aperitif Day, add a little aperitif to your cocktail and sip it in style!
This National Brock Day, take some time to learn the name’s history and meaning.
The word ‘soufflé’ comes from the French word ‘souffler,’ which means ‘puff up’ or ‘blow up.’
Acknowledge AIDS and do your bit to spread the word.
Know someone named Marvin? Make their day by celebrating their name right here, right now.
A day dedicated to spending time with your loved ones and cherishing family time.
Sending a customized e-card is a delightful and simple method to express kindness to others.
An annual event to raise awareness about H.I.V. infection and AIDS and their prevention.
Teresa Giudice’s story proves that success is not final and failure is not fatal.
The story of George Strait is moving, just like his very popular music.