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Facts & Events That Happened Today In History

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The word "today" was generally written as two words until the 16th Century, then as "to-day" until the early 20th Century.

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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.

OTD in 2012: Wayne Rooney apologized to a 9-year-old fan after accidentally breaking his wrist.

2012

Wayne Rooney apologized to a 9-year-old fan after accidentally breaking his wrist.

OTD in 1990: $500 million worth of art was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston

1990

$500 million worth of art was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, US.

OTD in 1937: The Pedaliante

1937

The Pedaliante, a human-powered aircraft, successfully flew 0.62 miles (1 km) in Milan, Italy.

OTD in 1870: The Lake Merritt Wild Duck Refuge became the first US wildlife sanctuary.

1870

The Lake Merritt Wild Duck Refuge became the first US wildlife sanctuary.

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

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

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

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.

March 18: National Awkward Moments Day
United States

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

Facts & Historic Events That Happened on March 18
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
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