Historical Events
Film & TV History
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, and produced by George Lucas' Lucasfilms, premiers at the Cannes Film Festival
Academy of Country Music Awards
43rd Academy of Country Music Awards: Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood win
- NHL Eastern Conference Final: Pittsburgh Penguins beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 1
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Pevney, American television director, dies at 96
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About May 18, 2008
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take A Bow - Rihanna
#1 Song: That's Not My Name - Ting Tings
