March 18th is also known as Forgive Mom & Dad Day and Awkward Moments Day.
Today marks day 78 of the year, and we have 288 days left in 2024.
This day over the years has changed the world in many areas such as religion, space, languages and our delicate environment. Here you’ll find out what makes this day so amazing.
Did you know that on this day in 1965, cosmonaut Alexey Leonov made the first spacewalk? He was outside the Voskhod 2 spacecraft for 12 minutes.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 18th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on March 18 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Queen Latifah. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1979
Adam Levine
American
Singer
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1989
Lily Collins
British-American
Actress
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1970
Queen Latifah
American
Singer
Age:
54 years old
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
1837
Grover Cleveland
American
President
Died On:
Jun 24, 1908 (Age 71)
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
Quotes
What is your favorite quote from March 18th? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day in history.
1901
Civilizations proceed from the heart rather than from the head.
Mark Twain
American Writer
1894
I regret only one thing, which is that the days are so short and that they pass so quickly. One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done, and if one didn’t like the work it would be very discouraging.
Marie Curie
Polish-French Physicist
1883
Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but getting it onto paper is something that unfortunately doesn’t go as readily as looking.
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
National Awkward Moments Day
If you find it difficult to relate to all these endless special holidays, we’ve got you covered. Awkward Moments Day celebrates all those messy little moments we wish we could take back. Today is a reminder to not take them to heart, but to laugh at how silly they are and move on!
Forgive Mom & Dad Day
Everybody’s human, and we all make mistakes, including our parents. Today is Forgive Mom & Dad Day, so ask yourself, can you finally forgive and forget? Why not give them a call or take them out to their favorite restaurant?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Hanna-Barbera pitched The Flintstones to networks for eight weeks before it was finally picked up. It became the first-ever animated show to air during primetime.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on March 18th share the Pisces star sign.
Pisceans very rarely judge, and they are hard to shock. This creates a safe space for their friends and loved ones to open up.
People born during March have the Aquamarine birthstone. The Aquamarine gem symbolizes rebirth and purity. Its name comes from a Latin word that means “seawater.”
Anyone born on Mar 18 would likely have been conceived around June 25 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on March 18, 2024, will be due around December 9, 2024.
