Daily Archives: May 18, 2017

The Rolling Stones record ‘She’s a Rainbow’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1967)


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(Thursday, May 18, 1967) — The Rolling Stones recorded “She’s a Rainbow” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London for their album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Continue reading The Rolling Stones record ‘She’s a Rainbow’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1967)

Wilson signs Selective Service Act, denies Roosevelt’s request to command volunteer division 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1917)

(Friday, May 18, 1917; during World War I) — U.S. President Woodrow Wilson today signed the Selective Service Act of 1917, which gave him the power to conscript men ages 21 to 30 and the option of calling up 500,000 volunteers. Continue reading Wilson signs Selective Service Act, denies Roosevelt’s request to command volunteer division 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1917)

38 children killed in America’s deadliest school attack 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1927)


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(Wednesday, May 18, 1927, at about 8:45 a.m. EDT) — In America’s deadliest school attack, part of a schoolhouse in Bath Township, Michigan, was blown up today with explosives planted by local farmer Andrew Kehoe, who then set off a bomb in his truck. Continue reading 38 children killed in America’s deadliest school attack 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1927)