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What Happened On 18th March 1944 In History

March 18th (1944) was a Saturday. It's the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 288 days left to the end of the year.

Historical Events for 18th March, 1944

  • » The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy kills 26 people and causes thousands to flee their homes.

Famous Birthdays on March 18 in 1944

  • » Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, Israeli general and politician, 22nd Ministry of Transport and Road Safety called Transportation Minister of Israel (d. 2012)
  • » Dick Smith (entrepreneur) known as Dick Smith, Australian publisher and businessman, founded Dick Smith (retailer) named Dick Smith Electronics and 'Australian Geographic'

March 18th Holidays in History

  • » Public holidays in Mexico called Anniversary of the Oil Expropriation (Mexico)
  • » Christian Feast Day:
  • » Saint Alexander of Jerusalem known as Alexander of Jerusalem
  • » Cyril of Jerusalem
  • » Edward the Martyr
  • » Saint Fridianus e.g Fridianus
  • » Saint Salvator named Salvator
  • » Earliest date on which Holy Wednesday can fall, while April 21 is the latest; celebrated on the week before Easter. (Christianity)
  • » Flag of Aruba e.g Flag Day (Aruba)
  • » Naval operations in the Dardanelles Campaign The Battle of March 18 named Gallipoli Memorial Day (Turkey)

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World History for the 18th March