May 18 Holidays

2025 Monthly Holidays that include May 18

2025 Famous Birthdays on May 18

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/george-strait" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/b821a5dc-a32f-4989-730c-a3be0991a700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="George Strait" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Country Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/george-strait" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">George Strait</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/teresa-giudice" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/0a403f03-3eef-411e-8007-218eb8124800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Teresa Giudice" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/teresa-giudice" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Teresa Giudice</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/shawn-booth" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/9fc7498a-283f-49f7-27bd-71daff3dfb00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Shawn Booth" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/shawn-booth" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Shawn Booth</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tina-fey" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/31d549b9-c057-491d-47d3-b3c83e49c800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Tina Fey" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tina-fey" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Tina Fey</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on May 18

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>332</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Constantine Feeds Constantinople</div><div class='timeline-text'>Roman Emperor Constantine the Great announces free food distributions in Constantinople.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1152</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Henry II Marries Eleanor</div><div class='timeline-text'>The future king of England, Henry II, marries Eleanor of Aquitaine two years prior to his reign.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1631</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Governor of Massachusetts</div><div class='timeline-text'>John Winthrop becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1652</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rhode Island Abolishes Slavery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rhode Island passes lawabolishing slavery, but without rigorous enforcement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1804</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Napoleon Becomes Emperor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1860</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lincoln Wins Nomination</div><div class='timeline-text'>Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party presidential nomination in the United States presidential election.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1912</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The First Indian Film</div><div class='timeline-text'>Shree Pundalik, the first Indian film, is released in Mumbai.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Woman Breaks Sound Barrier</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jacqueline Cochran becomes the first woman to break the sound barrier.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Republic of Somaliland Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Northern Somalia declares independence from the rest of Somalia to form the Republic of Somaliland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nepal Becomes a Secular Country</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Post Loktantra Andolan government of Nepal passes a law making the country secular, limiting the monarchy's power.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Biden Announces Presidential Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joe Biden announces his campaign for the United States presidential election.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is May 18?
May 18 marks an eclectic blend of celebration, awareness, and enjoyment with many diverse holidays. Dive into National Learn to Swim Day or tantalize your taste buds with National Cheese Soufflé Day, while appreciating cultural richness on International Museum Day. Whether you're commemorating Armed Forces Day or sipping on a dram for World Whisky Day, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to show love and support on National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, a significant occasion advocating for health advancements. Gear up for a day full of activities, learning, and jubilation!