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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 formed a government in Indonesia, China conducted a nuclear test in Lop Nor, People’s Republic of China , and more

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Today in History, March 18: Like any other day, today also has a great significance and we are here to cover it in various aspects such as history, sports and movies. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii statehood bill, General Suharto formed a government in Indonesia, and the US Senate confirmed William Joseph Burns as the new director of the CIA. Keep reading to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1922, British magistrates 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 consultants left Yugoslavia in the first sign of the break between Tito and Stalin.
In 1959, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii statehood bill.
In 1963, France conducted an underground nuclear test in Ecker, Algeria.
In 1966, General Suharto formed a government in Indonesia.
In 1972, China conducted a nuclear test at Lop Nor, People’s Republic of China.
In 2020, US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed the US-Canada border due to COVID-19.
In 2021, the United States Senate confirmed William Joseph Burns as the new director of the CIA.

Sports events today

In 1933, Roger Turner won the U.S. men’s figure skating championship.
In 1995, Michael Jordan announced that he would end his 17-month retirement from the NBA.
In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th career hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 6-3 victory over Girona.

Art and culture events today

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

Notable deaths on this day

Yes.No	year of death	Personality
1	1781	Anne Robert Jacques Turgot was a French economist and statesman who is best remembered today as an early proponent of economic liberalism.
2	2004	Richard Marner was a Russian-British actor best known for his role as Colonel Kurt von Strohm in the British comedy ‘Allo ‘Allo!
3	2009	Eddie Bo was an American singer and pianist who worked and recorded for over 40 different record labels, including Ace, Apollo Records, and Arrow.
4	2009	Natasha Richardson is an English-American stage and film actress best known for her 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 one player for many years during the 1960s and 1970s.

Famous birthdays on this day

Yes.No	Year of birth	Personality
1	1837	Grover Cleveland is 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 was an American professional baseball player, singer, and guitarist, winner of three American Music Awards and four Grammy Awards.
3	1951	Rick Martel is a Canadian retired 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 ‘Queen of Rap’, is an award-winning African-American rapper and singer who became the first female rapper to be nominated for an Oscar.
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 popular British-American actress and model well known for her 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 formed a government in Indonesia, China conducted a nuclear test in Lop Nor, People’s Republic of China, and more

What 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 celebrities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

Roger Turner won the US men’s figure skating championship, Michael Jordan announced he is ending his 17-month NBA retirement and more.

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