Historical Events
- Spanish Catholic missionaries establish Mission San Antonio de Valero (now known as Alamo), the fist of several settlements in what is now San Antonio, Texas
1718 Highlights
About May 1, 1718
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 306 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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