1804
Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French by the French Senate.
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eading: Napoleon Bonaparte, a prominent French military and political leader, was declared Emperor of the French by the French Senate on May 18, 1804. This marked the beginning of the Napoleonic Empire, which would last for over a decade and significantly shape European history. --来自AI解读
1860
Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party presidential nomination over William Seward, Edward Bates, and Salmon P. Chase.
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eading: On May 18, 1860, Abraham Lincoln secured the Republican Party's nomination for president, defeating other prominent candidates such as William Seward, Edward Bates, and Salmon P. Chase. Lincoln would go on to become the 16th President of the United States and lead the country through its Civil War. --来自AI解读
1883
William F. Cody founds Cody, Wyoming.
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eading: William F. Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill, founded the town of Cody, Wyoming, on May 18, 1883. Cody was an American scout, soldier, and showman who played a significant role in the development of the American West. --来自AI解读
1900
The United Kingdom proclaims the annexation of Tongaland, the area around modern-day Kosi Bay.
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eading: On May 18, 1900, the United Kingdom announced the annexation of Tongaland, a region located around modern-day Kosi Bay in South Africa. This move was part of the British colonial expansion in Africa during the late 19th century. --来自AI解读
1917
The Selective Service Act of 1917 is enacted, requiring registration of male citizens in the United States between the ages of 21 and 30, including immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, with the purpose of conscripting soldiers for World War I.
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eading: The Selective Service Act of 1917, enacted on May 18, 1917, required all male U.S. citizens and immigrants seeking citizenship between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for conscription. This act aimed to draft soldiers for World War I, marking a significant moment in U.S. history. --来自AI解读
1927
The Bath School disaster occurs when explosives planted by a disgruntled school-board member detonate at an elementary school in Bath Township, Michigan, killing 38 people in the deadliest act of mass murder in a school in U.S. history.
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eading: On May 18, 1927, a devastating explosion occurred at an elementary school in Bath Township, Michigan, resulting in the deaths of 38 people. This tragic event, known as the Bath School disaster, remains the deadliest act of mass murder in a U.S. school in history. --来自AI解读
1944
The Crimean Tatars are forcibly expelled to Central Asia by the Soviet Union.
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eading: On May 18, 1944, the Soviet Union forcibly expelled the Crimean Tatars from their homeland in Crimea to Central Asia. This event was part of the Soviet government's policy of ethnic cleansing and led to significant suffering and loss for the Crimean Tatar people. --来自AI解读
1953
At the age of 29, Jackie Cochran becomes the first woman to break the sound barrier (in a North American F-86 Sabre jet at an altitude of 62,000 feet).
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eading: Jackie Cochran, an American aviator and test pilot, made history on May 18, 1953, when she became the first woman to break the sound barrier. Flying a North American F-86 Sabre jet at an altitude of 62,000 feet, Cochran's achievement marked a significant milestone in aviation history. --来自AI解读
1969
Apollo 10: NASA astronauts Thomas Stafford, John Young and Eugene Cernan return to Earth after a dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing.
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eading: On May 18, 1969, NASA astronauts Thomas Stafford, John Young, and Eugene Cernan returned to Earth after completing the Apollo 10 mission, a dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing. This mission tested the lunar module and prepared the astronauts for the upcoming Apollo 11 mission, which would successfully land humans on the moon. --来自AI解读
1980
Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, United States, killing 57 people and causing widespread destruction.
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eading: On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington State, USA, experienced a catastrophic eruption, resulting in the deaths of 57 people and widespread destruction. The eruption was one of the most significant volcanic events in recent U.S. history. --来自AI解读
1991
Helen Sharman becomes the first Briton to orbit the Earth.
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eading: Helen Sharman, a British astronaut, made history on May 18, 1991, when she became the first Briton to orbit the Earth. As part of the Soyuz TM-12 mission, Sharman's achievement marked a significant milestone for British space exploration. --来自AI解读
2006
The post Lok Sabha Election 2004 Indian government supported by the Left Front, announces the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
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eading: On May 18, 2006, the Indian government, supported by the Left Front, announced the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. This legislation aimed to provide a legal guarantee for one hundred days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work at the statutory minimum wage. --来自AI解读
2012
Facebook, Inc. goes public in what becomes the world's largest initial public offering to date.
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eading: On May 18, 2012, Facebook, Inc. went public in the world's largest initial public offering (IPO) to date. This event marked a significant moment in the history of technology and social media, as Facebook became one of the most valuable companies in the world. --来自AI解读
2015
At least nine people are killed and 18 injured, some by gunfire, after unrest in Burundi's capital Bujumbura.
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eading: On May 18, 2015, at least nine people were killed and 18 injured in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, amid unrest in the country. The violence was sparked by political tensions and protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term. --来自AI解读
2017
São José mine disaster: Explosion in a coal mine in São José dos Ausentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil, kills seven people.
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eading: On May 18, 2017, an explosion occurred at the São José mine in São José dos Ausentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of seven people. The incident highlighted concerns over mining safety in Brazil and led to calls for improved working conditions and safety measures. --来自AI解读
2018
At least 21 people die in a mining accident in the Turkish province of Siirt.
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eading: On May 18, 2018, a mining accident in the Turkish province of Siirt resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people. The incident underscored the risks faced by miners in Turkey and the need for enhanced safety measures in the mining industry. --来自AI解读
2019
The 2019 Indian general election concludes with the Bharatiya Janata Party securing a landslide victory.
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eading: The 2019 Indian general election concluded on May 18, 2019, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a landslide victory. The BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won a significant majority in the Lok Sabha, marking a second consecutive term for Modi as Prime Minister of India. --来自AI解读
