Historical Events
- 101-year-old Harold Stilson becomes oldest golfer to record a hole-in-one when he aces the 108-yard, par-3, 16th hole at Deerfield CC, FL
Film & TV History
DreamWorks Pictures "Shrek", starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz in voice-over roles, debuts
- Saudi Arabia selects the eight foreign companies to take part in its "Gas Initiative," three core venture gas projects that have an anticipated worth of $25 billion
About May 18, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: All For You - Janet
- #1 Song: It's Raining Men - Geri Halliwell