Historical Events
- WWII: German troops conquer Antwerp, Belgium
Famous Birthdays
- Marshall Stoneham, British physicist, born in Barrow-in-Furness, England (d. 2011)
- Mike Elliott, American jazz and session guitarist, and audio engineer, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2005)
- Pat Trimborn, South African cricket fast bowler (4 Tests, 11 wickets), born in Durban, Natal, South Africa
About May 18, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
