Historical Events
- Expulsion of more than 200,000 Tartars from Crimea by Soviet Union begins, they are accused of collaborating with the Germans
- Polish 2nd Army corps captures convent of Monte Cassino, Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Hammond, British singer-songwriter ("It Never Rains In Southern California"), born in London, England
- Peter Ryan, British national director (Police Training)
- W. G. Sebald, German-born writer (Austerlitz), born in Wertach, Germany (d. 2001)
About May 18, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
