Historical Events
- Allied bombers attack Pantelleria, an Italian island 100 km southwest of Sicily
Famous Birthdays
- James Reiher 'Deuce', American professional wrestler, born in Fiji
- Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, Fijian-born American professional wrestler, born in Suva, British Fiji (d. 2017)
About May 18, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus