1996⚡ Event
Ireland Wins Eurovision
Ireland won the Eurovision song contest for the seventh time. This was the highest number of wins for any country until Sweden tied it in 2023.
musicentertainment
What Happened on May 18?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 18 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 18(5)
2005⚡ Event
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Debuts
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion publicly debuted at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. It was a highly anticipated release in the video game industry.
technologyentertainment
2006⚡ Event
Nepal Strips King of Powers
The Parliament of Nepal unanimously voted to strip King Gyanendra of many of his powers. This was a significant shift in the country's political landscape.
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2009⚡ Event
End of Sri Lankan Civil War
The Sri Lanka Army killed Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. This event marked the end of the 26-year Sri Lankan civil war.
warpolitics
2013⚡ Event
Mark Carson Murder
Mark Carson, an openly gay man, was murdered in a hate crime in New York City. This incident prompted a large march against anti-LGBTQ violence.
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Birthdays on May 18(5)
Deaths on May 18(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin was an American actor and talk show host.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Jim Brown
Jim Brown was an American football player, civil rights activist, and actor.
sportspoliticsentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Tony O'Reilly
Tony O'Reilly was an Irish rugby player and businessman.
sportseconomics
2024🕊️ Death
Alice Stewart
Alice Stewart was an American political commentator.
politics
May 18 in History
May 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 18
Examples currently recorded for May 18 include Ireland Wins Eurovision (1996), The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Debuts (2005), Nepal Strips King of Powers (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on May 18
People recorded as born on May 18 include Ryan Sessegnon, Emma Navarro, Alina Zagitova. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 18
Remembered figures who died on May 18 include Charles Grodin, Jim Brown, Bruce Nordstrom. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 18?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 18: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 18?
- One event currently recorded for May 18 is: Ireland Wins Eurovision.
- Who was born on May 18?
- People recorded as born on May 18 include Ryan Sessegnon, Emma Navarro, Alina Zagitova.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 18?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 18.
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