What happend on 18th May

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1876

Wyatt Earp starts work in Dodge City, Kansas under Marshall Larry Deger.

1869

Surrender and dissolution of the Ezo Republic to Japan.

1863

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

1848

Opening of the first German National Assembly (Nationalversammlung) in Frankfurt, Germany.

1804

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

1803

Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.

1783

First United Empire Loyalists reach Parrtown, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada after leaving the United States.

1765

Fire destroys a large part of Montreal, Quebec.

1652

Rhode Island passes the first law in North America making slavery illegal.

1631

In Dorchester, Massachusetts, John Winthrop takes the oath of office and becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts.