What Happened on March 12, 2018

Historical Events

Event of Interest

British Prime Minister Theresa May says Russia was "highly likely" to have poisoned a Russian spy and his daughter on March 4 with nerve agent

  • Civilian death toll in Eastern Ghouta passes 1,000 in three weeks as Syrian government forces capture the town of Mesraba
  • Plane crash of Bangladeshi carrier at Kathmandu airport kills at least 49 after plane approaches runway from wrong end
  • Research shows Chinese cites have decreased pollution by 32 percent on average in just four years
  • Tens of thousands of farmers from Indian state Maharashtra end protests over loan waivers, prices and land rights after promises from state officials and walking 167km to Mumbai
2018 History

Famous Deaths

  • Craig Mack, American rapper (Flava In Ya Ear), dies of heart failure at 47
  • Ken Flach, American professional tennis player (4 Grand Slam titles, 2 mixed doubles), dies of pneumonia at 54
  • Nole "Nokie" Edwards, American surf-rock guitarist (The Ventures) and actor (Deadwood), dies of complications following a surgery at 82
  • Oleg Tabakov, Soviet-Russian actor and artistic director (Moscow Art Theatre), dies at 82
  • Olly Wilson, American composer and founder of TIMARA, dies of complications of dementia at 80

About March 12, 2018

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: God's Plan - Drake
  • UK #1 Song: God's Plan - Drake