Historical Events
- Gas explosion in school in New London, Texas: 294 die
- The human-powered aircraft, Pedaliante, flies 1 kilometre (0.62 miles) outside Milan.
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Donohue, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500, 1972), born in Haddon Township, New Jersey (d. 1975)
- Rudi Altig, German cyclist
Famous Deaths
- Charles Haslewood Shannon, English lithographer and painter, dies at 73
About March 18, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
