May 18

What happened on May 18 in history

3 events fall on May 18, from 1291 to 1980. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on May 18

  1. 1291

    Acre falls

    The last major crusader stronghold in the Holy Land is taken.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1804

    Napoleon is proclaimed emperor

    The Senate confers the title and the republic is over.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1980

    Mount St Helens erupts

    The north face collapses and ash covers eleven states.

    Play the 20th century round