What happened on March 18?

1. These were the 2 most important events that occurred on March 18:
2. What happened on March 18?
3. Who was born on March 18?
4. Horoscope: What zodiac sign do those born on March 18 have?
5. Santoral of the day March 18: Whose saint is it today?, according to the Catholic saints.
6. Who passed away on March 18?
7. What is celebrated on March 18?

These were the 2 most important events that occurred on March 18:

• In it 37 AD Caligula is proclaimed emperor

• In 1314 Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake

What happened on March 18?

In Spain:

• In 1910 The Center for Historical Studies is founded in Madrid, one of its most illustrious directors was Ramón Menéndez Pidal

• In 1919 Valencia Football Club is founded in Valencia

• In 1932 Real Zaragoza football club is founded in Zaragoza

• In 1937 in Guadalajara -in the context of the Spanish Civil War- in another attempt to isolate Madrid, the Spanish Republicans defeat the Italians in the Battle of Guadalajara

• In nineteen ninety five HRH Infanta Elena de Borbón y Grecia marries Jaime de Marichalar in Seville

In the world:

• In 1975 in Europe, the EEC currency, the ECU (European Current Unit) is created

• In 1999 Juan Antonio Samaranch is ratified and acclaimed as president by the International Olympic Committee until the year 2001

• In 2014 the reintegration of the Crimean peninsula into Russia is signed in Moscow, following the result of the referendum held on March 16 on the aforementioned peninsula

• In 2015 a terrorist attack by four members of the Islamic State takes place in Tunisia. The attack claimed the lives of 19 people, most of them tourists (two of them Spanish)

• In 2017 there is a terrorist attack at Orly airport (Île-de-France) (France)

Who was born on March 18?

In Spain:

• In 1947 Vicente Ramos, basketball player, is born

• In 1949 Rodrigo Rato is born, politician

• In 1955 born Ana Obregón, actress

• In 1980 Rapsusklei, rapper, born

• In 1988 Jaume Costa is born, soccer player

In the world:

• In 1959 Luc Besson, filmmaker is born

• In 1959 Irene Cara, singer and actress, born

• In 1963 Vanessa Williams is born, singer and actress

• In 1970 Queen Latifah, actress and singer, born

• In 1979 Adam Levine, lead singer of the band Maroon 5, born

• In 1989 Lily Collins, actress, born

Horoscope: What zodiac sign do those born on March 18 have?

People born between February 19 and March 20 are Pisces. Those born under this sign are known to be emotional, intuitive, and sensitive. They are very imaginative people and with a great ability for artistic creation. They have a mystical and spiritual outlook on life and often feel a deep connection to the world around them. Also, Pisces are compassionate and kind, and they care a lot about others. They are very tolerant and understanding, and are often able to see things from a different perspective. They are very loyal and reliable people, and are usually good friends and companions. However, they can also have difficulty making decisions and be quite indecisive. They can be shy and withdrawn at times, and may have difficulty expressing their feelings and needs. They can also be prone to depression and anxiety, and need an emotionally stable and supportive environment.

Santoral of the day March 18: Whose saint is it today?, according to the Catholic saints.

People who are called Cirilo celebrate their saint thanks to the fact that today is the day of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, and it is also the name day of Blessed Marta Le Bouteiller, San Salvador de Horta Grionesos, San Leobardo, San Frigidiano, San Eduardo rey de England, Saint Anselm of Mantua and Saint Alexander of Jerusalem.

Who passed away on March 18?

In Spain:

• In 1870 Joaquín Gaztambide, composer, dies

• In 1886 José María Montoto López Vigil, writer, dies

• In 1892 Isidoro Máiquez, actor, dies

• In 1989 Francisco García Pavón, writer, dies

• In 1992 Antonio Molina, actor, dies

In the world:

• In 1584 Ivan the Terrible, Russian Tsar, dies

• In 2001 John Phillips, musician of the band The Mamas and the Papas, dies

• In 2008 Anthony Minghella, filmmaker, dies

• In 2009 Natasha Richardson, actress, dies

• In 2017 Chuck Berry, guitarist, dies

What is celebrated on March 18?

Today is celebrated:

• World Day of Youth Rheumatic Diseases

• World Day for Edwards Syndrome or Trisomy 18

• Telecommunications Worker’s Day in Argentina

• Milanesa Sanguche Day in Argentina

• Flag Day in Aruba

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