WAY BACK WHEN for Monday, May 18, 2026
1860, Abraham Lincoln was nominated as the Republican candidate for U.S. president at a convention in Chicago.
1927, Grauman’s Chinese Theater opened in Hollywood, California, with the premiere of Cecil B. De Mille’s “The King of Kings”.
2001, the first “Shrek” was released. It won the Best Animated Feature Oscar, spawned three sequels and a “Puss in Boots” spinoff. The five movies made $3.5 BILLION.
In 2012, Facebook’s Stock Went Public for the first time. Their initial offering was $38 per share. Today the stock is valued at about $601 per share.
Music History
In 1985, Simple Minds had the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” The song – now a new wave classic – was featured prominently in John Hughes’ blockbuster teen drama, The Breakfast Club.
Notable Birthdays:
Comedian Tina Fey 56
Country Superstar George Strait 74
Mr. October Reggie Jackson 80
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
