Historical Events
- "Singin' in the Rain" closes at Gershwin Theater NYC after 367 performances
- Chung Kwung Ying does 2,750 "atomic" hand-stand push-ups
- David Goch finishes swimming 55,682 miles in a 25-yd pool
- South African army occupies Botswana, Zimbabwe & Zambia
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Bałdych, Polish jazz violinist, contemporary classical composer, and music producer, born in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
Famous Deaths
- John Bubbles Sublett, American tap dancer (Black & Bubbles), dies at 84
1986 Highlights
About May 18, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
- #1 Song: The Chicken Song - Spitting Image