May 18

Monday 18, 1998:

United States v. Microsoft: The United States Department of Justice and 20 U.S. states file an antitrust case against Microsoft.

Tuesday 18, 1948:

The First Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China officially convenes in Nanking.

Monday 18, 1863:

American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg begins, ending on July 4).

Friday 18, 1804:

Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of France by the French Senate.

Tuesday 18, 1593:

Playwright Thomas Kyd's accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant for Christopher Marlowe.

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