1990⚡ Event
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft
Thieves stole thirteen artworks valued at $500 million from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
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What Happened on March 18?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 18 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 18(5)
1996⚡ Event
Quezon City Nightclub Fire
The deadliest fire in Philippine history occurred at a nightclub in Quezon City, causing 162 fatalities.
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2005⚡ Event
Terri Schiavo Feeding Tube Removal
A court order led to the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube, sparking a global debate on euthanasia.
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2015⚡ Event
Bardo National Museum Attack
Gunmen attacked the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia, resulting in the deaths of 24 people.
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2019⚡ Event
Syrian Civil War Airstrike
The U.S. Air Force conducted an airstrike in al-Baghuz Fawqani, reportedly killing up to 80 people, including civilians, during the Syrian civil war.
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Birthdays on March 18(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Diogo Dalot
Diogo Dalot, a Portuguese footballer, was born on March 18, 1999.
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2002🎂 Birth
Brenden Rice
Brenden Rice, an American football player, was born on March 18, 2002.
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Deaths on March 18(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Chuck Berry
American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, a pioneer of rock and roll music.
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2020🕊️ Death
Alfred Worden
American test pilot, engineer, and astronaut who flew on the Apollo 15 mission.
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2024🕊️ Death
Thomas P. Stafford
American Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut.
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2025🕊️ Death
Kanzi
Bonobo known for his ability to understand and use English.
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March 18 in History
March 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 18
Examples currently recorded for March 18 include Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft (1990), Quezon City Nightclub Fire (1996), Terri Schiavo Feeding Tube Removal (2005). View all events →
Birthdays on March 18
People recorded as born on March 18 include Ciara Bravo, Rieko Ioane, Emmanuel Clase. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 18
Remembered figures who died on March 18 include Chuck Berry, Alfred Worden, Thomas P. Stafford. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 18?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 18: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 18?
- One event currently recorded for March 18 is: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft.
- Who was born on March 18?
- People recorded as born on March 18 include Ciara Bravo, Rieko Ioane, Emmanuel Clase.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 18?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 18.
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