Historical Events
- "Beast in Me" closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 4 performances
- "If You Wanna Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul hits #1
88th Preakness
88th Preakness: Bill Shoemaker aboard Candy Spots wins in 1:56.2
Famous Birthdays
- Marty McSorley, Canadian ice hockey defenseman (Stanley Cup 1987, 88 Edmonton Oilers; NHL Plus-Minus Award 1991 LA Kings), born in Hamilton, Ontario
Famous Deaths
Ernie Davis (1939-1963)
American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (1st African-American to win Heisman Trophy 1961, Syracuse), dies of leukemia at 23
1963 Highlights
About May 18, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
#1 Song: From Me To You - The Beatles
