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What happened today in history (March 18): Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to 6 years in prison, Nazi Germany occupied Hungary, General Suharto established a government in Indonesia, China conducted a nuclear test in Lop Nor, China, etc

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Today in History, March 18: Like every other day, today also has great significance and we are here to cover it in various aspects like history, sports and electricity image. So without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill establishing the state of Hawaii, General Suharto established the government in Indonesia, and the US Senate approved William Joseph Burns as the new CIA Director. Keep reading to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1922, a British judge in India sentenced Mahatma Gandhi to 6 years in prison for disobedience.
In 1937, 294 people died in a gas explosion at a school in New London, Texas.
In 1944, Nazi Germany occupied Hungary.
In 1948, Soviet advisors left Yugoslavia at the first sign of the Tito-Stalin split.
In 1959, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill to establish the state of Hawaii.
In 1963, France conducted an underground nuclear test in Ecker, Algeria.
In 1966, General Suharto established a government in Indonesia.
In 1972, China conducted a nuclear test at Lop Nor, China.
In 2020, US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed the US-Canada border due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
In 2021, the US Senate confirmed William Joseph Burns as the new Director of the CIA.

Sports event today

In 1933, Roger Turner won the United States Men’s Figure Skating Championship.
In 1995, Michael Jordan announced he would end his 17-month retirement from the NBA.
In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 50th hat-trick of his career in Real Madrid’s 6-3 victory over Girona.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1924, the classic silent film “The Thief of Bagdad” based on One Thousand and One Nights was released.
In 1992, American pop singer Donna Summer received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
In 2005, “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” starring Dylan and Cole Sprouse premiered on Disney Channel.

Notable deaths on this day

S.No	Year of death	Personality
first	1781	Anne Robert Jacques Turgot was a French economist and statesman who is best remembered today as an early advocate of economic liberalism.
2	2004	Richard Marner is a Russian-British actor best known for playing Colonel Kurt von Strohm in the British sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!
3	2009	Eddie Bo is an American singer and pianist who has worked and recorded for over 40 different record labels, including Ace, Apollo Records and Arrow.
4	2009	Natasha Richardson is a British-American stage and screen actress best known for films such as ‘Gothic’, ‘The Parent Trap’ and ‘Patty Hearst’.
5	2021	Chester Barnes was an English table tennis champion who was England’s number 1 tennis player for many years in the 1960s and 1970s.

Famous birthdays on this day

S.No	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1837	Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States and the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms.
2	1934	Charley Pride is an American professional baseball player, singer and guitarist, winner of three American Music Awards and four Grammy Awards.
3	1951	Rick Martel is a retired Canadian professional wrestler, trainer and television host, best known for his appearances in the American Wrestling Association.
4	1963	Vannesa Williams is an American singer, actress and former model who became the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America in 1983.
5	1970	Queen Latifa also known as ‘The Queen of Rap’ is an award-winning African-American rapper and singer who became the first female rapper to be nominated for an Academy Award.
6	1979	Adam Levine is an American singer, songwriter, actor and also the lead vocalist of the pop rock band ‘Maroon 5.’
7	1989	Lily Collins is a famous British-American actress and model, best known for films such as ‘The Blind Side’, ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ and ‘To the Bone’.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 18)?

Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to 6 years in prison, Nazi Germany occupied Hungary, General Suharto established a government in Indonesia, China conducted a nuclear test at Lop Nor, China, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (March 18)?

American baseball player Charley Pride, professional wrestler Rick Martel, American singer Vannesa Williams and many other famous personalities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

Roger Turner won the US Men’s Figure Skating Championship, Michael Jordan announced he would end his 17-month retirement from the NBA, etc.

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