Famous Birthdays
- Jack Johnson, American singer-songwriter (In Between Dreams, "Upside Down"), born in Oahu, Hawaii
- Jem [Jemma Griffiths], Welsh pop-rock and "folktronica" singer-songwriter, and keyboard player, born in Penarth, Wales
- John Higgins, Scottish snooker player (4-time world champion), born in Wishaw, Scotland
- Peter Iwers, Swedish heavy metal bassist (In Flames, 1999-2018), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Zach Gill, American singer-songwriter, pianist, accordion player, and banjo picker (Animal Liberation Orchestra; Jack Johnson), born in Santa Clara County, California
Famous Deaths
Kazimierz Fajans (1887-1975)
Polish-American physical chemist (Fajans' rules), dies at 84
- Leroy Anderson, American composer (Syncopated Clock), dies at 66
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About May 18, 1975
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
#1 Song: Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
