Historical Events
- "Laurel vs Yanny" disagreement over what word heard in an audio file begins across social media
- 58 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and 1700 hospitalized on the Gaza border protesting opening of US embassy in Jerusalem and 70 year founding of Israel
Event of Interest
Controversial Kerch bridge linking Russia and annexed Crimea opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin. At 19km the longest bridge in Europe.
- Flyover collapses in Varanasi, India, killing at least 18
- Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim is released from prison after being pardoned by King Muhammad V
- North Korea threatens to pull out of summit with US and South Korea saying it can "not hide our feeling of repugnance" towards US security advisor John Bolton
- Taliban forces attack and claim to has seized control of the western city of Farah, Afghanistan
Famous Deaths
- Ian Denholm, Scottish shipping CEO (Murray Investment Trust), dies at 91
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About May 15, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Is America - Childish Gambino
#1 Song: One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
