This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)
1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)
1933 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an act creating the Tennessee Valley Authority (More info)
1980 – Mount St. Helens in Washington state erupts after being dormant for 123 years (More info)
2004 – Randy Johnson, age 40, becomes the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game (More info)
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