Birthdays occurring on May, 18

1930

Barbara Goldsmith was born on May 18, 1930 Alcohol was the background color in the fabric of Reggie's life. More quotations from Barbara Goldsmith

1937

Brooks Robinson was born on May 18, 1937 American professional baseball player, b. 1937 If your're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job. More quotations from Brooks Robinson

Deaths occurring on May, 18

1955

Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955 American educator and adviser to US president Franklin D. Roosevelt on the problems of minority groups. 1875-1955 The whole world opened to me when I learned to read. More quotations from Mary McLeod Bethune

1958

Elmer Davis died on May 18, 1958 American radio announcer & news commentator 1890 - 1958 This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it More quotations from Elmer Davis

1981

William Saroyan died on May 18, 1981 American writer known for his stories celebrating the joy of living in spite of poverty. 1908-1981 I can't hate for long. It isn't worth it. More quotations from William Saroyan

1992

Lawrence Welk died on May 18, 1992 American bandleader, 1903-1992 There are good days and there are bad days, and this is one of them. More quotations from Lawrence Welk