What Happened on May 18, 1909

Famous Birthdays

Fred Perry (1909-1995)

English tennis player (first to win "Career Grand Slam"; 8 x Grand Slam singles, 6 x Grand Slam doubles titles; Davis Cup 1933, 34, 35, 36) and broadcaster (BBC, ITV), born in Stockport, England

Famous Deaths

George Meredith, English poet and writer (Diana of Crossways), dies at 81
Isaac Albéniz, Spanish pianist and composer (Suite española; Tango in D), dies from nephritis at 48

1909 Highlights