Famous Birthdays
- Jake Swirbul, American aircraft manufacturer (d. 1960)
- Otto Jochum, German composer, born in Babenhausen (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Matilda Joslyn Gage, American suffragist (b. 1826)
1898 Highlights
About March 18, 1898
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 125 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
