Historical Events
Preakness Stakes
121st Preakness: Pat Day aboard Louis Quatorze wins in 1:53.2
- 41st Eurovision Song Contest: Eimear Quinn for Ireland wins singing "The Voice" in Oslo
- WIBC Bowling Queens won by Lisa Wagner
Famous Weddings
- "As the World Turns" actor Shawn Christian (30) weds personal trainer Deborah Quinn in Gun Lake, Michigan
Tommy Morrison
American heavyweight boxer Tommy Morrison (27) weds Dawn Freeman
- NFL Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (36) weds former marketing director Jill Waggoner (27) at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in suburban Buffalo
Famous Deaths
- Kevin Gilbert, American singer, composer and instrumentalist (Toy Matinee; Tuesday Night Music Club), dies of accidental asphyxiation at 29
- Simon Weinstock, English businessman and racehorse owner, dies at 44
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 18, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael
