Friday May 18, 2018: on this day

May 18, 2018 was the 138th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 18, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 18, 2018, who was born and died on May 18, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 2018?


May 18, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 2018 can also be written as 5/18/2018 in the US and as 18/5/2018 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 2018:

  • Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • Before being shot and injured by police, a gunman opened fire on the trump national doral miami golf course in doral, florida. there were no other reported victims. (the washington post).
  • The shooting took place at mt. zion high school, jonesboro, georgia. one person is killed, and another is wounded.
  • Facebook-cambridge analytica data scandal: cambridge analytica files for chapter 7 bankruptcy.
  • Cambridge analytica files for chapter 7 bankruptcy.
  • Cubana de aviacion flight 972, 104 passengers, and nine crew members on board, crashes shortly after takeoff from havana. the crash is believed to have killed three people. one survivor eventually dies from injuries. (cnn),
  • Shortly after taking off from havana (cuba), a boeing 737 crashed with 104 passengers on board and nine crew. the crash is believed to have killed three people. one survivor eventually dies from injuries. (cnn),
  • In a bus accident at lincoln tunnel, between new jersey, new york, united states, more than 30 people were injured. seven of them are seriously.
  • 2018 democratic republic of the congo ebola outbreak: there were two more cases of ebola in mbandaka, democratic republic of the congo. the disease has claimed the lives of 25 people in the country this year. a wider epidemic is possible.
  • In the democratic republic of the congo, there were two more cases of ebola. this year, 25 people died in the country due to the disease. a wider epidemic is possible.
  • Poisoning sergei and yulia skripal - sergei skripal is released from hospital after two month.
  • Sergei skripal is released from the hospital after two months.
  • After pope francis accused the 34 roman catholic bishops of chile of destroying evidence about sexual crimes, they all offered to resign.
  • Rohingya refugee in bangladesh: the government, myanmar, agrees to repatriate 1,101 rohingya from a list that included over 8,000 names submitted by their bangladeshi counterparts. there are currently more than 700,000 rohingya refugee in bangladesh.
  • Out of more than 8,000 names submitted by bangladeshi counterparts, the myanmar government agrees to repatriate 1,101 rohingya. there are currently more than 700,000 rohingya refugee in bangladesh.
  • A school shooting at santa fe high school in texas kills ten people.
  • Cubana de aviación flight 972 crashes in santiago de las vegas after takeoff from josé martí international airport in havana, cuba, killing 112 of the 113 people on board.

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May 18, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 18, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.55
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $187.19
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $96.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.08
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.47

Exchange Rates on May 18, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8494 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.776 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7425 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.331 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2878 CAD
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May 18, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 18, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 2018 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 2018 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 18, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 11:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.

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Who was born on May 18, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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May 18, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 11 months old,

or 71 months and 1 day old,

or 309 weeks

or 2163 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2018?

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 18, 2018.

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May 18, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 2018:

  • Christopher Jones
  • Darío Castrillón Hoyos
  • Gaetano Anzalone
  • Ayad Futayyih al-Rawi
  • Tony Wolf
  • Doğan Babacan

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

May 18, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Here on Earth

Here on Earth

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mark Piznarski

Lost in Space

Lost in Space

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Joe Pera Talks with You

Joe Pera Talks with You

Release year: 2018

Country: United States of America

May 18, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The 17th Suspect by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The 17th Suspect

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The Women's Murder Club's newest thriller is now #1 New York Times Bestseller. A series of shootings exposes San Francisco's unpredictability and methodical killer. A reluctant woman trusts Sergeant Lindsay Boxer.

The Soul of America by Jon Meacham

The Soul of America

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Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, helps us understand the current moment in American politics by looking back to crucial times in American history when hope overcame fear and division.

The Fallen by David Baldacci

The Fallen

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Decker is one the most bizarre detectives any novelist could have imagined. - -Washington Post Amos Decker, the Memory Man. Decker was afflicted by a head injury from football that changed his personality. Decker can't remember the smallest details, which …

The Crooked Staircase by Dean Koontz

The Crooked Staircase

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Jane Hawk, who dazzled readers with The Silent Corner, and The Whispering Room, faces the fight of her lives against the threat that a lifetime in this riveting new thriller by Dean Koontz, #1 New …

Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston

Barracoon

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This is a major literary event. A newly published work by Alice Walker, author of American classic They Eyes Were Looking God, beautifully illuminates the injustices and horrors of slavery. It also tells the story of Alice Walker, who was …

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Who was the US President on May 18, 2018?

On May 18, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 2018?

On May 18, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 2018?

On May 18, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

Find out more about May 18th

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for May 2018?

May 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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