Posted By: Staff
May 18, 2026
🌍 Politics & World History
- 1804 – Napoleon declared Emperor.
Napoleon Bonaparte was proclaimed Emperor of the French by the French Senate, transforming France into an empire.
- 1910 – Earth passes through Halley’s Comet tail.
Public fascination and fear spread worldwide as Earth passed through the tail of Halley’s Comet.
- 1980 – Mount St. Helens erupts.
Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington, becoming one of the deadliest volcanic events in U.S. history.
🔬 Science & Technology
- 1897 – Dracula published.
Bram Stoker published Dracula, influencing horror literature and pop culture.
- 1969 – Apollo 10 launched.
Apollo 10 launched as a crucial rehearsal mission for the Moon landing.
🎭 Culture & the Arts
- 1920 – Pope John Paul II born.
Pope John Paul II was born in Poland.
- 1980 – “The Empire Strikes Back” premieres era.
The Empire Strikes Back began its rollout, becoming one of the most acclaimed sequels ever made.
⚽ Sports
- 1933 – First modern NHL playoff traditions expand.
Championship hockey gained major popularity in North America.
- 2019 – Preakness Stakes upset.
War of Will won the Preakness Stakes.
🎂 Notable Birthdays – May 18
- 1868 – Nicholas II of Russia – Last Russian tsar.
- 1912 – Perry Como – Singer.
- 1920 – Pope John Paul II – Catholic leader.
- 1970 – Tina Fey – Actress and comedian.
- 1980 – Michał Żebrowski – Actor.
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