The Quiet Passing of Halley’s Comet
![Isti Mirant Stella translates as ‘These men wonder at the star.’ Fingers point to Halley's Comet as King Harold looks worried. Bayeux Tapestry fragment, 1066](https://www.onthisday.com/images/articles/passing-of-halleys-comet.jpg)
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Famous Birthdays
- Arthur van Schendel, Dutch art historian, and museum director (Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1959-75), born in Ede, Netherlands (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Eliza Orzeszkowa, Polish novelist (Dziurdziowie), dies at 68
- Florimond Van Duyse, Belgian composer, dies at 66
- Pauline Viardot, French pianist, mezzo-soprano, and composer (Cendrillon), dies at 88
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights
About May 18, 1910
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus