Famous Deaths
- William "Extra Billy" Smith, American lawyer, politician (Governor of Virginia, 1846-49 and 1864-65; US Representative from Virginia, 1853-61), and oldest General in the Confederate Army, dies at 89
Died in 1877 1877 Highlights
About May 18, 1877
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
