Historical Events
Event of Interest
Barnum & Bailey Circus, travelling as "The Greatest Show on Earth", debuts at (Madison Square Garde, New York City, would last 146 years before closing in 2017
P. T. Barnum
James Anthony Bailey
Famous Birthdays
- Oliver Seibert, Canadian hall of fame hockey player (elected 1963), born in Berlin, Ontario (d. 1944)
- Paul Le Flem, French composer and music critic, born in Radon, France (d. 1984)
1881 Highlights
About March 18, 1881
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
