Historical Events
- American Jacqueline Cochran becomes the first woman to break the sound barrier
Famous Birthdays
- (Feliciano) "Butch" Tavares, American R&B singer (Tavares - "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel"), born in Providence, Rhode Island
- Helen Chadwick, English artist, born in Croydon, England (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Tom Killick, English cricketer (at the crease 2 Tests for Eng 1929), dies at 69
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About May 18, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
