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What Happened on May 18, 1904

Historical Events

  • In Morocco, a brigand, Raizuli, kidnaps Ion H. Perdicaris, an American citizen

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacob K. Javits, American politician (Sen-R-NY), born in New York City (d. 1986)
  • Shunryū Suzuki, Japanese-born American Zen teacher (popularised Zen Buddhism in America), born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan (d. 1971)

About May 18, 1904

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus