Who Was Born Today – May 18 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on May 18 | ||
1836 | Wilhelm Steinitz, chess champion. | |
1868 | Nicholas II, the last Russian czar. | |
1872 | Bertrand Russell, English mathematician, philosopher and social reformer. | |
1897 | Frank Capra, film director (It’s A Wonderful Life). | |
1902 | Meredith Willson, composer and lyricist (The Music Man). | |
1911 | Joseph Vernon “Big Joe” Turner, blues singer. | |
1918 | John Paul II [Karol Jozef Wojtyla], Roman Catholic pope. | |
1919 | Margot Fonteyn, English ballet dancer. |