Saturday, 18th May 1957 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Museum Day. Explore 59 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 9°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 18th May in London, GB.
On 18 May 1957, London experienced drizzly weather as the city moved through spring under the influence of Taurus, with the moon in its waxing crescent phase. London, situated on the Thames in south-east England, remains one of Europe's major cultural and economic centres, home to significant historical landmarks and institutions that shaped the modern world.
Throughout history, 18 May has marked pivotal moments in international affairs and conflict resolution. In 1965, Israeli spy Eli Cohen was publicly hanged in Syria, an execution that concluded a controversial chapter in Cold War espionage. Nearly four decades later, in 2006, Nepal's Parliament unanimously voted to strip King Gyanendra of many of his powers, a significant constitutional shift during the nation's democratic transition. These events demonstrate how this date has witnessed consequential political and diplomatic developments that reshaped regional landscapes.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 18th May 1957
Steam rises from what is broken and heated.
Fortune of the Day
18th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on May 18 blend Taurus stability with Mercury intellect into an unusual combination. These individuals think deeply, communicate thoughtfully, and maintain grounded practicality. Numerological 5 adds curiosity and adaptability to their otherwise steadfast nature.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in clever communication, dependability, and practical acumen. However, stubbornness and resistance to change can become obstacles. The inner tension between craving change and seeking security demands careful balance.
Love These natives seek deep, sensual connection infused with intellectual depth. They're loyal and attentive yet need mental stimulation and room for personal growth. Superficiality bores them; genuine closeness with substance is the ideal.
Caree & Finance Mercury influence makes them skilled negotiators and communicators in practical fields. They thrive in roles combining analysis with stability – crafts, sales, consulting. Financially savvy and prudent, they also enjoy material comforts and quality living.
Health Physical well-being matters greatly to these people; they prefer steady, sustainable routines. Stress may manifest as neck tension. Balancing mental activity with physical outlets—yoga, craftsmanship—promotes optimal health and contentment.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Fire).
Fun Facts About 18th May
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Someone born on this day in 1957 would be 68 years old today — just 25,165 days into life, which is roughly 603,972 hours, 36,238,360 minutes, or 2,174,301,636 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 138. day of the year.
There are 227 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 20 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 18th May
- Brent Ashton, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1960)
- Jari Kurri, Finnish ice hockey player, coach, and manager (1960)
- Yannick Noah, French tennis player (1960)
- Graham Dilley, English cricketer and coach (died 2011) (1959)
- Jay Wells, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1959)
- Rubén Omar Romano, Argentinian-Mexican footballer and coach (1958)
- Toyah Willcox, English singer-songwriter, producer, and actress (1958)
- Michael Cretu, Romanian-German keyboard player and producer (1957)
- Henrietta Moore, English anthropologist and academic (1957)
- Catherine Corsini, French director and screenwriter (1956)
Lives Remembered on 18th May
- Bruce Nordstrom, American businessman (born 1933) (2024)
- Tony O'Reilly, Irish rugby player and businessman (born 1936) (2024)
- Alice Stewart, American political commentator (born 1966) (2024)
- Jim Brown, American football player, civil rights activist, and actor (born 1936) (2023)
- Charles Grodin, American actor and talk show host (born 1935) (2021)
- Yolanda Tortolero, Venezuelan politician (2021)
- Ken Osmond, American actor and police officer (born 1943) (2020)
- Austin Eubanks, American addiction recovery advocate, survivor of the Columbine shooting (born 1981) (2019)
- Roger Ailes, American businessman (born 1940) (2017)
- Chris Cornell, American singer (born 1964) (2017)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 18th May
- Christian feast day: Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury
- Christian feast day: Eric IX of Sweden
- Christian feast day: Felix of Cantalice
- Christian feast day: Pope John I
- Christian feast day: Venantius of Camerino
- Christian feast day: May 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Baltic Fleet Day (Russia)
- Day of Remembrance of Crimean Tatar genocide (Ukraine)
- Independence Day (Somaliland) (unrecognized)
- International Museum Day
- National Speech Pathologist Day (United States)
- Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day (Sri Lankan Tamils)
- Revival, Unity, and Poetry of Magtymguly Day (Turkmenistan)
- Teacher's Day (Syria)
What Happened on 18th May?
- United States presidential election: Joe Biden launches his presidential campaign. (2019)
- A school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas kills ten people. (2018)
- Cubana de Aviación Flight 972 crashes in Santiago de las Vegas after takeoff from José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba, killing 112 of the 113 people on board. (2018)
- At least 78 people die in a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Colombian town of Salgar. (2015)
- The LTTE are defeated by the Sri Lankan government, ending almost 26 years of fighting between the two sides. (2009)
- The post Loktantra Andolan government passes a landmark bill curtailing the power of the monarchy and making Nepal a secular country. (2006)
- A second photo from the Hubble Space Telescope confirms that Pluto has two additional moons, Nix and Hydra. (2005)
- Israeli troops finish withdrawing from the Gaza Strip, ceding the area to the Palestinian National Authority to govern. (1994)
- Riots in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, caused by the approval of the four Danish exceptions in the Maastricht Treaty referendum. Police open fire against civilians for the first time since World War II and injure 11 demonstrators. (1993)
- Northern Somalia declares independence from the rest of Somalia as the Republic of Somaliland. (1991)