Historical Events
- In just Oakland's 39th of the season, pitcher Dave Stewart breaks record with his 12th balk en route to 16
Famous Birthdays
- Ksenija Sidorova, Latvian classical accordionist, born in Riga, Latvia
- Ryan Cooley, Canadian television actor (Degrassi: The Next Generation), born in Orangeville, Ontario
- Taeyang [Dong Young-bae], Korean singer (Big Bang), born in Uijeongbu, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- David Moule-Evans, English composer and conductor, dies at 82
- Daws Butler, American animation voice (Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound), dies at 71
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About May 18, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Anything For You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
#1 Song: With a Little Help from My Friends/She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet/Billy Bragg
