March 18: What Happened on This Day in History
March 18th marks the 77th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 78th in case of leap years). There are 288 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on March 18th in history, famous birthdays on March 18th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to March 18.
What happened on March 18?
Here's what happened on March 18th in history:
- 2013: Syrian Air Force fighter jets fired rockets into northern Lebanon, with no reported casualties. Simultaneously, the Syrian Opposition alleged that President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons in an attack against their forces in Aleppo.
- 2008: Renowned science fiction writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke passed away in Sri Lanka at the age of 90. Born in 1917 in Somerset, England, Clarke was a pioneering author who significantly influenced the science fiction genre and space exploration literature.
- 2006: Hamas announced the formation of a new cabinet to manage the Palestinian Authority-controlled territory. In a strategic move to potentially include the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Hamas delayed the cabinet submission to President Mahmoud Abbas by one day, seeking broader political representation.
- 1991: Professional boxer Mike Tyson secured a decisive victory over Razor Ruddock, winning the match in the 7th round. This bout was part of Tyson's tumultuous boxing career during his prime, showcasing his legendary punching power and aggressive fighting style.
- 1990: After a 32-day lockout, Major League Baseball players and team owners successfully negotiated a four-year contract, ending a period of labor dispute and restoring stability to the professional baseball league.
- 1987: A Gerber survey revealed the most popular names for newborns in the United States: Jessica for girls and Matthew for boys, reflecting naming trends of the late 1980s.
- 1986: The United States Treasury Department announced significant plans to modify the design and security features of American paper currency. This initiative was likely aimed at enhancing anti-counterfeiting measures and updating the visual aesthetic of US banknotes.
- 1983: A powerful magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the New Ireland region of Papua New Guinea, causing significant geological disruption. The seismic event occurred in a tectonically active area of the Pacific Ring of Fire, potentially impacting local communities and geological structures.
- 1978: A massive rock concert, California Jam II, was held in Ontario, California, drawing an impressive crowd of 250,000 music fans, showcasing the immense popularity of live rock music in the late 1970s.
- 1975: Tomas Švirgždauskas, a Lithuanian footballer, was born on this date, contributing to the sports history of Lithuania.
What famous birthdays are on March 18?
On March 18th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Adam Levine (1979)Grammy Award-winning lead singer of Maroon 5, known for hit songs like 'Sugar' and 'Moves Like Jagger'.
![Peter Graves]()
Peter Graves (1926)Peter Graves was an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic role as Jim Phelps in the popular television series 'Mission:...
![Lily Collins]()
Lily Collins (1989)Lily Collins is a prominent British-American actress known for her roles in films like 'Emily in Paris', 'Mirror Mirror', and 'The Blind...
![John Updike]()
John Updike (1932)Renowned American novelist and literary craftsman, best known for his 'Rabbit' series and Pulitzer Prize-winning works.
![Dane Cook]()
Dane Cook (1972)Dane Cook is a well-known American stand-up comedian and actor who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his energetic comedy style and...
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Gloria Swanson (1899)Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.
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Queen Latifah (1970)Queen Latifah is a renowned American actress, rapper, and singer who has made significant contributions to music, film, and television,...
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![Luc Besson]()
Luc Besson (1959)Renowned French film director known for visually stunning and innovative movies like 'The Big Blue' and 'Nikita'.
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Sophia Myles (1980)Sophia Myles is a prominent English actress known for her roles in gothic and period films like 'Underworld' and 'Tristan & Isolde',...
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Who died on March 18?
On March 18th the following celebrities died:
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Natasha Richardson (2009)Acclaimed British actress from a legendary theatrical family, Natasha Richardson was a Tony Award-winning performer known for her powerful...
![Fess Parker]()
Fess Parker (2010)Famous American actor best known for portraying Davy Crockett in Disney films and television series, which made him a cultural icon of the...
![Lauritz Melchior]()
Lauritz Melchior (1973)Danish singer and operatic tenor, known for his interpretations of wagnerian operas.
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- Eleftherios Venizelos (1936)
Eleftherios Venizelos was a prominent Greek statesman and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of modern Greece.
- Chuck Berry (2017)
Legendary rock and roll pioneer, guitarist, singer, and songwriter who profoundly influenced popular music and rock culture.
- William Herndon (1891)
William Herndon was an American lawyer and biographer who was best known for his biography of Abraham Lincoln.
- Bernard Malamud (1986)
Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for masterpieces like 'The Natural' and 'The Fixer', who significantly contributed...
- Erich Fromm (1980)
Renowned German social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher who significantly influenced 20th-century critical theory and...
What day of the year is March 18?
March 18th marks the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 78th in case of leap years).
There are 288 days remaining until the end of the year.
March 18th is the 18th day of the month of March.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day March 18?
The zodiac sign associated with March 18th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.
