Today is Monday, March 18, 2024. It’s the 78th day of the year, and we’re on week 12.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
2012
Wayne Rooney apologized to a 9-year-old fan after accidentally breaking his wrist.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1979
Adam Levine
Adam Levine is an American singer born on March 18, 1979, in California, USA. He is 45 years old today.
1989
Lily Collins
Lily Collins is an British-American actress born on March 18, 1989, in England, UK. She is 35 years old today.
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
1901
Civilizations proceed from the heart rather than from the head.
Mark Twain
American Writer
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
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!
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
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.
Fast Facts About Today
Day of week | Monday |
Week number | Week 12 |
Day of year | Day 78 of 2024 |
Decade | 2020s |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |