AP Today in History
May 18 is the 138th day of the year (139th on a leap year) on the Gregorian calendar.http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gregorian1.html The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Taurus. http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/taurus.htm
Around the world, May 18 is observed as World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The day is meant to promote the importance of an AIDS vaccine, to prevent future HIV infections, celebrating individuals who have contributed to AIDS vaccine research and advocating further studies.http://www.nowpublic.com/health/world-aids-vaccine-day-18th-may President Bill Clinton conceived the idea for World AIDS Vaccine Day at a commencement speech in 1997, with the first observance of the day taking place one year later.http://www.nowpublic.com/health/world-aids-vaccine-day-18th-may
The 2000s
- 2004: Massachusetts became the first state to legalize Gay Marriage in the United States.
- 2003: It was announced that Pope John Paul II was suffering from Parkinson's Disease.
The 1970s
- 1973: The Senate began hearings into the Watergate scandal
The 1950s
- 1954: Brown vs. Board of Education is decided by the The U.S. Supreme Court which declared that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal.
The 1800s
- 1875: Aristides wins the first ever Kentucky Derby.
The 1700s
- 1792: The New York Stock Exchange is founded at the location that is now Wall Street.
May 18 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Tony's a Star (2006)
The Daily Show: Girls cheering (1999)
The Daily Show: The Macarena (2000)
Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
- 1963: Ernie Davis - Athlete
Music Chart Toppers
Top Box Office Movies
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