What Happened on March 18?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 18
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 18, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Hawaiian Kingdom
Year:
1874
The Hawaiian Kingdom signs a treaty with the United States granting exclusive trade rights.
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Phoebe (moon)
Year:
1899
Phoebe, a satellite of Saturn, becomes the first to be discovered with photographs, taken in August 1898, by William Henry Pickering.
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Paris Commune
Year:
1871
Declaration of the Paris Commune; President of the French Republic, Adolphe Thiers, orders the evacuation of Paris.
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American Civil War
Year:
1865
American Civil War: The Congress of the Confederate States adjourns for the last time.
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William Henry Fry
Year:
1848
The premiere of Fry's Leonora in Philadelphia is the first known performance of a grand opera by an American composer.
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Macario Sakay
Year:
1902
Macario Sakay issues Presidential Order No. 1 of his Tagalog Republic.
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George I of Greece
Year:
1913
King George I of Greece is assassinated in the recently liberated city of Thessaloniki.
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Treaty of Riga
Year:
1921
The second Peace of Riga is signed between Poland and the Soviet Union.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 18
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 18, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
B. J. Wilson
Year of birth:
1947
B. J. Wilson, English rock drummer (died 1990)
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Drew Struzan
Year of birth:
1947
Drew Struzan, American artist, illustrator and poster/cover designer (died 2025)
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John Plankinton
Year of birth:
1820
John Plankinton, American businessman, industrialist, and philanthropist (died 1891)
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Hiroh Kikai
Year of birth:
1945
Hiroh Kikai, Japanese photographer (died 2020)
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Susan Tyrrell
Year of birth:
1945
Susan Tyrrell, American actress (died 2012)
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Michael Reagan
Year of birth:
1945
Michael Reagan, American journalist and radio host
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David Lloyd (cricketer)
Year of birth:
1947
David Lloyd, English cricketer, journalist, and sportscaster
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Patrick Chesnais
Year of birth:
1947
Patrick Chesnais, French actor, director, and screenwriter
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DEATHS ON MARCH 18
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 18, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Henri Cornet
Year of death:
1941
Henri Cornet, French cyclist (born 1884)
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William C. Durant
Year of death:
1947
William C. Durant, American businessman, co-founded General Motors and Chevrolet (born 1861)
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Walter Mead (cricketer)
Year of death:
1954
Walter Mead, English cricketer (born 1868)
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Louis Bromfield
Year of death:
1956
Louis Bromfield, American environmentalist and author (born 1896)
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Henry Lunn
Year of death:
1939
Henry Simpson Lunn, English businessman, founded Lunn Poly (born 1859)
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Eleftherios Venizelos
Year of death:
1936
Eleftherios Venizelos, Greek journalist, lawyer, and politician, 93rd Prime Minister of Greece (born 1864)
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George I of Greece
Year of death:
1913
George I of Greece (born 1845)
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Henry Janeway Hardenbergh
Year of death:
1918
Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, American architect, designed the Plaza Hotel (born 1847)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 18
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 18 around the world.
Naval operations in the Dardanelles campaign
Gallipoli Memorial Day (Turkey)
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Flag of Aruba
Flag Day (Aruba)
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Mongolian military day
Men's and Soldiers' Day (Mongolia)
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Sheelah's Day
Sheelah's Day (Ireland, Canada, Australia)
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List of Teachers' Days
Teacher's Day (Syria)
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March 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: March 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Salvador of Horta
Christian feast day: Salvator
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Anselm of Lucca
Christian feast day: Anselm of Lucca
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