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.

    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

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