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What Happened on May 18, 1830

Historical Events

  • Edwin Budding of England signs an agreement for the manufacture of his invention, a lawn mower. Saturdays are destroyed forever

Famous Birthdays

  • (Károly) "Karl" Goldmark, Hungarian-Viennese violinist and composer (Rustic Wedding Symphony; The Queen of Sheba; Sakuhtala), born in Keszthely, Kingdom of Hungary (d. 1915)

About May 18, 1830

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus