Discover what happened on 18 May 1953 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Rudolf Nadolny (German diplomat (1873-1953))
- Georg Dechant (Austrian politician (1884-1953))
- Josef Cüppers (German lawyer)
- Alfred Swieykowski (painter (1869-1953))
- Memphis Pal Moore (American boxer (1894–1953))
- Carl Frederick Holden (United States admiral (1895-1953))
- John W. Björling (Swedish actor)
- Guy Gaunt (Royal Navy admiral (1869–1953))
- Sven Lundgren (Swedish politician (1888–1953))
- Patrick Joseph McCormick (American Catholic bishop, Rector of the Catholic University of America (1880-1953))
- Tom Killick (English cricketer (1907-1953))
- Walt Godwin (American football player (1898-1953))
- William E. Cole (United States Army general (1874-1953))
- Cecilio Bedia de la Caballería (Spanish military personnel (1868-1953))
- Tarōkaja Masuda (Japanese composer, lyricist, baron and member of the House of Peers (Kazoku) (1875-1953))
- Mozelle Britton (American actress and journalist (1912-1953))
- Ferdinand Vodička (Czech conductor, composer, pianist and choirmaster (1895–1953))
- Josephina Dindo (Ukrainian sculptor of Polish-Jewish origin)
- Hans Wachter (German politician)
- Jan-Baptist Samyn (Belgian politician)
- Joseph Dumoulin (French historian (1875-1953))
- Luigi Santa (Roman Catholic bishop)
- Lady Ernestine Brudenell-Bruce ((1871-1953))
- Elijah Jordan (American philosopher)
- Hedvig Lindau (Swedish suffragette)
- Miquel Oliver Bordoy
- Hilda Gardner (Australian bacteriologist)