On Friday, May 18, 2012, the Internet company Facebook, Inc. launched its first public offering (IPO). With a peak market value of more than $104 billion, the IPO was the largest in technology and one of the largest in Internet history. Prior to the official appraisal, the stock's target price progressively grew. The business was aiming for a value of $28 to $35 per share in early May. On Friday, May 18, 2012, trading was scheduled to commence at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. However, trade was delayed until 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time owing to NASDAQ exchange technical issues.

Sukhdev Thapar (15 May 1907 – 23 March 1931) was an Indian revolutionary who worked with his best friends and partners Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru to free India from the British Raj. He was a senior member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and took part in several actions with Singh and Rajguru before being hanged by the British government on March 23, 1931, at the age of 23.

Robert Lane Saget was an edgy and confrontational stand-up comedian, television personality, and actor. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and studied acting at Temple University. Through Adam's Eyes was his debut piece, which he developed here. He began by doing stand-up comedy in numerous comedic clubs, where he met several well-known comedians. It was finally his starring part in the American comedy Full House, in which he played a widower father with three young daughters, that brought him the acclaim he deserved. Bob Saget was born to Benjamin and Rosalyn Saget in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father worked as a grocery executive, while his mother was a hospital administrator.

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was a poet from the United States. She was little known during her lifetime, but she is now regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, into a prominent family with deep roots in the town. After seven years at Amherst Academy, she briefly attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary before returning to her family's home in Amherst. Emily Dickinson died on May 15, 1886, at the age of 55, after several days of worsening symptoms.

Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa OBE, who lived from 28 January 1899 to 15 May 1993, was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. During the 1947 Indo-Pakistani War, he led Indian forces on the Western Front. In 1949, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. He is one of only two Indian Army officers to hold the Five-star rank of Field Marshal, the other being Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. His distinguished military career spanned nearly three decades. Cariappa, who was born on January 28, 1899, in Madikeri, Kodagu, joined the British Indian Army shortly after World War I ended, and was commissioned as a temporary first lieutenant into the 2/88 Carnatic Infantry.

As it rushed over the coastal states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra, the storm left a path of damage in its wake. Myanmar labelled it a tropical cyclone. It translates to 'gecko,' an extremely loud reptile, in Burmese. Tauktae is the fourth cyclone to form in the Arabian Sea in four years, all during the pre-monsoon season.

The film, Shree Pundalik, was launched on this day in 1912, about a year before Dadasaheb Phalke's full-length film, Raja Harishchandra. Shree Pundalik was a silent film directed by Ram Chandra Gopal Torne, popularly known as Dadasaheb Torne; it was the very first Indian film created, despite the fact that the film negatives were transferred to London for processing. The film had no dialogue and was a silent picture with no sound.

On May 15, 1940, Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald's at 1398 North E Street and West 14th Street in San Bernardino, California. The brothers launched the "Speedee Service System" in 1948, expanding on the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant pioneered by their predecessor White Castle more than two decades before. The original McDonald's mascot was "Speedee," a chef hat perched on top of a hamburger.

In 1995, Flavin reunited with Stallone. On May 17, 1997, they were married in a civil ceremony at The Dorchester Hotel in London, followed by a chapel wedding at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. They have three children. To commemorate the occasion, the 74-year-old Rocky star shared a photo of the couple smirking at the camera on Instagram this morning. The couple's marriage has not been perfect for almost two decades, with their relationship at times being "rocky." Stallone and Flavin first met in 1988, when he was at the pinnacle of his Hollywood career and was known as a bit of a jerk.

He was finally successful with a privately produced type called Holland VI, which debuted on May 17, 1897. This was the first submarine with the ability to go submerged for any significant distance, as well as the first to combine electric motors for submerged travel and gasoline engines for surface usage. John Philip Holland successfully completed test runs of the first modern submarine off Staten Island in March of the following year. His ideas were officially acquired by the US Navy just over two years later. The first US Navy submarine, the USS Holland, was formally commissioned many months later. It was named for its creator, John Philip Holland.

The current monarchy of Sikkim began in 1642 with the crowning of Phuntsog Namgyal as Chogyal or king. The king was also a Buddhist priest who had been consecrated. During the Sino-Indian conflict of 1962, battles took place along the Nathu La pass, which connects Sikkim with Tibet. Dorji petitioned the Indian Parliament to elevate Sikkim's status to that of a state. On April 14, 1975, a referendum was held in which almost 97 percent of the populace voted in favour of joining India. The amendment was accepted by the President on May 15, 1975, and Sikkim was admitted to the Union of India as the country's 22nd state on May 16, 1975.

Vicky Kaushal is an Indian film actor best known for his performance in the award-winning film Masaan. Kaushal was born on May 16, 1988 in a Mumbai neighbourhood chawl to action director Sham Kaushal and housewife Veena Kaushal. Kaushal's personal life has been extensively covered in tabloids. Despite his media-friendly demeanour, he has been hesitant about disclosing his personal connections. His first big part was in the 2015 drama Masaan, and he then appeared in the psychological thriller Raman Raghav 2.0. (2016). Kaushal rose to prominence in 2018 with supporting parts in Raazi and Sanju, two of the year's highest-grossing Hindi films, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

This test was given the code name 'Smiling Buddha.' As a result of this, India has become the sixth nuclear power. India becomes the sixth country to detonate an atomic bomb.

Sonal Chauhan is a lovely Indian actress. She was born in Uttar Pradesh, India on May 16, 1987. She attended Gargi College in New Delhi after finishing her education at Delhi Public School. And she graduated with honours in philosophy from here. In 2008, she made her Bollywood debut in the film "Jannat."

Nushrratt Bharuccha is a rising Bollywood actress who has appeared in a number of Hindi films, including Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Love S*x Aur Dhokha, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and Akaash Vani. On May 17, 1985, she was born in Mumbai, India. Nushrat Bharucha was a happy youngster as a child. She graduated from Mumbai's Lilavati Bai Padar High School. She enrolled in college after finishing her secondary education with the idea of completing her further studies. Looking admiring celebrities in movies and on television, Nushrat Bharucha decided as a youngster that she wanted to be an actress when she grew up.

Pankaj Udhas was born on May 17, 1951 in Jetpur, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. He is an Indian vocalist and playback singer well known in the Bollywood film business for his ghazals. Manhar Udhas, Pankaj's elder brother, exposed him to ghazals and stage singing. During the crises of the Indian-Sino conflict, he delivered his first stage performance. He sang the song "Aye MereWatanKeLogo." Someone in the audience offered him Rs. 51 as a sign of appreciation. His ghazals NaKajreKiDhar, Jiye to Jiye, and Mahia Teri Kasam are particularly noteworthy. He starred in films like as Saajan, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi, and Yeh Dillagi as a ghazal singer.

Madhuri Dixit Nene  born 15 May 1967 is a television personality, producer, and actress from India. She is one of the most well-known leading ladies in Hindi cinema, having appeared in over 70 films. Critics praised Dixit's beauty, dancing abilities, and strong characters, but her early career was dominated by romantic and family dramas before she broadened her repertoire. Her honours include six Filmfare Awards from a total of 17 nominations. Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, was bestowed upon her by the government in 2008.

Megan Fox is a model and actress from the United States. She began taking dance and theatre courses at the age of five. She continued to train even when her family relocated from Tennessee to Florida. She began modelling at the age of 13 and has since received several honours. She made her acting debut at the age of 15 in the film 'Holiday in the Sun,' playing 'Brianna.' She had her debut in 'Transformers' as 'Mikaela Banes,' opposite Shia LaBeouf, for which she got a 'MTV Movie Award' and three 'Teen Choice Awards.' Megan Denise Fox was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Gloria Darlene Cisson and Franklin Thomas Fox on May 16, 1986.

H.D. Devegowda served as India's 11th Prime Minister and the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka. In 1996-97, he was Prime Minister, and in 1994-96, he was Chief Minister. In 1962, he ran for the Karnataka State Assembly for the first time. On behalf of the United Front, he was elected Prime Minister of India in 1996. He is the National President of the Janata Dal party and a member of the 16th Lok Sabha from Karnataka's Hassan seat. H. D. Deve Gowda was born on May 18, 1933, into a Vokkaliga caste family in Haradanahalli, a hamlet in the Holenarasipura Taluk of the former Kingdom of Mysore. Dodde Gowda, his father, was a paddy farmer, as was Devamma, his mother.

Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born in Ireland on May 16, 1953, to Thomas, a carpenter, and Mary May Smith. Pierce's father abandoned the family when he was a newborn. Pierce Brosnan is a dynamic actor-turned-film producer best known to his admirers as the breathtakingly gorgeous and sophisticated secret agent James Bond. As a youth, he chose to become an actor and graduated from the 'Drama Centre. Many industry insiders thought he'd be a fantastic fit to play the legendary investigative agent James Bond because of his stylish good looks and engaging manner. Brosnan made his debut as James Bond in 'GoldenEye,' and was universally regarded as a step forward from his predecessor, Timothy Dalton.

Nicholas was born on May 18, 1868, to Russian Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Feodorovna. He had Russian, Danish, French, and German ancestors. Nicholas II, Russia's last Tsar, was a notorious ruler who was executed at the age of 50. Nicholas, who ascended to the throne at the age of 26 following the sudden death of his father, proved to be an inept monarch for Russia's huge and spreading empire. During this period, Empress Alexandra was in charge, and she relied heavily on Grigori Rasputin, a magician, healer, and counsellor. Many ministers resigned, and the Empress picked individuals on the recommendation of Rasputin to replace them.

Junko Istibashi was born in a tiny farming hamlet in Fukushima prefecture in 1939. Junko was a small youngster who was apparently thought frail and vulnerable as one of seven children. Junko Tabei chose to be recognised as the 36th person to summit Everest, despite the fact that her accomplishments—becoming the first woman to summit the world's tallest mountain and the first to climb the Seven Summits—required more than exceptional talent and fitness. Tabei battled intense mid-century misogyny, violating traditional expectations for women, who were regarded to be little more than housewives at the time, particularly in her home nation of Japan.