Succession
Succeeds Tiberius as emperor.
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March 18 in History
This permanent archive page contains 204 World History Database records for March 18, spanning 37 to 2025. Recorded topics include Succession; Pope; Assassination of Edward the Martyr.
Total: 204Events: 179Births: 12Deaths: 5Battles: 8Countries: 37
Events on March 18
Pope
Appointed Pope
Assassination of Edward the Martyr
Stopped by his stepmothers henchmen & hacked to death
Assassination of Edward the Martyr
King Edward is murdered by the servants of his stepmother Elfthryth, Queen of England, succeeded by his stepbrother Ethelred the Unready
Assassination of Edward the Martyr
King Edward is murdered by the servants of his stepmother Elfthryth, Queen of England, succeeded by his stepbrother Ethelred the Unready
Lateran Council, 1st
The First Lateran Council was convoked to confirm the Concordat of Worms. The council was most representative with nearly three hundred bishops and six hundred abbots from every part of Catholic Europe being present. It convened on March 18, 1123. Decrees were also passed directed against simony, concubinage among the clergy, church robbers, and forgers of Church documents; the council also reaffirmed indulgences for Crusaders
Reformation, The
The First Lateran Council was convoked to confirm the Concordat of Worms. The council was most representative with nearly three hundred bishops and six hundred abbots from every part of Catholic Europe being present. It convened on March 18, 1123. Decrees were also passed directed against simony, concubinage among the clergy, church robbers, and forgers of Church documents; the council also reaffirmed indulgences for Crusaders
Reformation Parliament
The Commons delivers a supplication to the King denouncing clerical abuses and the power of the ecclesiastical courts and describing Henry as "the only head, sovereign lord, protector and defender" of the Church
Reformation, The
The Commons delivers a supplication to the King denouncing clerical abuses and the power of the ecclesiastical courts and describing Henry as "the only head, sovereign lord, protector and defender" of the Church
Supplication against the Ordinaries
The Commons present grievances against ecclesiastical courts and clerical lawmaking to Henry VIII.
Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Legislation
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Legislation
The Act of Suppression is passed
Reform of Government
The Act of Suppression is passed
Reformation Parliament
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Reformation, The
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than pounds 200 per annum, passes both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Summoned by Council
Mary is summoned before Edward VI's council over religious nonconformity
Elizabeth Imprisoned
Gage receives Elizabeth into custody at the Tower
Elizabeth Investigated
Elizabeth is investigated while Mary defends the Catholic settlement.
Wyatt Rebellion
Holds Elizabeth in custody after the rebellion.
Wyatt Rebellion
Orders Elizabeth imprisoned during the investigation.
Wyatt Rebellion
Elizabeth is imprisoned while Mary investigates links to the Wyatt Rebellion.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is sent to the Tower while her links to the rebellion are examined.
Wyatt Rebellion
Conspirators plan coordinated risings before events force an early revolt.
Execution of Poltrot
Poltrot is executed for the shooting of Francis of Guise
Assassination Attempt
Shoots William of Orange in an unsuccessful assassination attempt and is killed on the spot
Assassination Attempt
Survives the pistol attack by Juan de Jauregui
Succession
Succeeds Ivan IV as Tsar of Russia
Capture of Savoy
Richelieu captures Savoy & reinforces the anti-Spanish fortress of Casale
Return to Ireland
Strafford returned to Ireland to obtain money and troops for the Scottish war.
Carrosses a Cinq Sols
Pascal helps establish an early public transport service using fixed routes and fares.
Constitution of 1844 Adopted
The National Assembly completes Greece's first constitution under the monarchy.
Reballion of Rebels in Milan
Italian revolutionaries rebel against Austrian rule
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela after the March Revolution
Chancellor
Appointed Imperial Chancellor
Dismissal
Forces Bismarck's resignation as Imperial Chancellor
Ascent-Saint Elias
Makes the 1st ascent of Mount Saint Elias, Alaska, 5,489 m
Closure-Schools
All secondary schools and universities are closed for the remainder of the year
School Closures
Closes universities and secondary schools amid unrest.
Constitution of Great Britain
Announces the Lords must be reformed on a democratic basis
Lords Reform Declaration
Declares that the House of Lords must be reformed on a democratic basis.
Armament
Announces in the Commons that for every German battleship built Britain should build 2
Diplomatic Proposal at London
Proposes a "Naval holiday", a suspension of naval construction by Britain & Germany
Scott Suffers Severe Frostbite
Scott records serious frostbite in his right foot as the three survivors approach One Ton Depot.
Accession of Constantine I
Constantine succeeds his father as King of Greece.
Assassination of George I
Death of George I, assassinated during the First Balkan War
Assassination of George I
Is assassinated in Salonika during the war.
Assassination of George I
King George I is assassinated shortly after Thessaloniki becomes part of Greece.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Greece in the newly occuppied city of Salonika
Bouvet Sunk during Naval Assault
Guepratte's force suffers the sudden loss of Bouvet after the battleship strikes a mine.
Fleet Withdraws after Battleship Losses
De Robeck withdraws after mines and Ottoman fire sink three Allied battleships and damage several others.
French Battleship Line Commits to Narrows Attack
Guepratte leads the French battleship division into the central phase of the 18 March naval assault.
French Division Ordered into Second Line
Guepratte takes the French battleship division into the straits behind the first British line.
Inflexible Damaged by Erenkoy Mines
HMS Inflexible is badly damaged by a mine while withdrawing from the Narrows.
Irresistible Lost during Strait Assault
De Robeck's fleet loses HMS Irresistible after the battleship strikes a mine during the assault.
Main Dardanelles Naval Assault Ordered
De Robeck orders the principal British and French battleship attack against the Ottoman straits defences.
Narrows Batteries Engage Main Fleet
Cevat's forts engage the Allied battleships during the largest naval attack on the straits.
Ocean Lost during Withdrawal
HMS Ocean is lost after striking a mine while attempting to assist damaged ships.
Brusilov Offensive
The Russians attack Lake Naroch under French pressure to divert forces from Verdun
German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line
French forces advance after the German withdrawal and enter Noyon during the pursuit.
Mobilization
Cables all factories to requested increased output
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
The Allies refuse to recognize the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Shell Supply Agreement Examined in Commons
Parliament examines the company's pre-government marketing agreement to supply Shell through the end of 1922.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Uses the crisis to justify tighter party discipline.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Red Army troops capture Kronstadt after heavy fighting.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Announces Bolshevik victory after Kronstadt is taken.
Treaty of Riga Frontier
The Treaty of Riga confirms a Polish-Soviet frontier well east of the Curzon Line, leaving the British proposal unused as the interwar boundary.
Arrest of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
While Gandhi is in prison the Indian National Congress spinters into 2 factions, one led by Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru favouring participation in the legislatures, the other led by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Imprisoned after the Chauri Chaura incident. Begins his sentence, serves about two years of the sentence, being released in February 1924 after an operation for appendicitis
Indian National Congress
While Gandhi is in prison the Indian National Congress spinters into 2 factions, one led by Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru favouring participation in the legislatures, the other led by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian National Congress
While Gandhi is in prison the Indian National Congress spinters into 2 factions, one led by Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru favouring participation in the legislatures, the other led by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian National Congress
While Gandhi is in prison the Indian National Congress spinters into 2 factions, one led by Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru favouring participation in the legislatures, the other led by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian National Congress
While Gandhi is in prison the Indian National Congress spinters into 2 factions, one led by Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru favouring participation in the legislatures, the other led by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian National Congress
While Gandhi is in prison the Indian National Congress spinters into 2 factions, one led by Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru favouring participation in the legislatures, the other led by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
End of Second Svehla Government
The Second Svehla Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Second Cerny Government
Begins the Second Cerny Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Armament
The Government protests about Germany's conscription & existence of the Luftwafe
Government protests about Germany's conscription & existence of the Luftwafe
The Government protests about Germany's conscription & existence of the Luftwafe
Nationalization
Expropriates foreign oil companies and places the industry under Mexican state control
Nationalization
Lazaro Cardenas of Mexico nationalizes US and British oil companies
Censorship
Censors the press & removes all opposition including trades unions & political parties
Political Parties
Censors the press & removes all opposition including trades unions & political parties
Reich Protector
Appointed Reich Protector of Bohemia & Moravia
Trades Unions
Censors the press & removes all opposition including trades unions & political parties
Treaty of Protection
A Treaty between Germany & Slovakia to establish a German Protectorate is signed
Treaty of Protection
Contains a secret protocol giving Germany exclusive rights to exploit Slovakia. Approves the Treaty of Protection in Vienna
Enigma Machine
The first bombe is installed
Greece Occupation Requirement Discussed
Jodl is present when Hitler states that Greece must be fully occupied before any settlement.
First Premiership
Forms Cambodia's first modern cabinet and serves as Prime Minister
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Goering testified in his own defence before the International Military Tribunal.
Citizenship
Becomes Lieutenant Philip Mountbaten, RN
Flick Trial Indictment
Flick and five executives were indicted for offences including slave labour, plunder and support for the SS.
President of Austria
Appointed President of the National Council
Jacksonville Aviation Training
Oswald reported to the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Jacksonville on March 18, 1957, for aviation fundamentals instruction.
Hawaii Admission Act Signed
Signs the act providing for Hawaii's admission as a state.
Anti-Pass Circular
Authorises instructions for the 21 March campaign.
PAC Mobilisation Order
Urges supporters to leave passes at home and surrender peacefully.
Accords of Evian
Signed by France and the Front de Liberation nationale, ends the war in Algeria with a formal cease-fire proclaimed for March 19, and formalizing the idea of cooperative exchange between the two countries
Accords of Evian
Signed by France and the Front de Liberation nationale, ends the war in Algeria with a formal cease-fire proclaimed for March 19, and formalizing the idea of cooperative exchange between the two countries
La Liga Championship
Guides Real Madrid to the Spanish league championship during the 1961-62 season.
Breakfast
The Americans begin bombing Communist Headquarters in Kampuchea
First Spacewalk
The achievement marks first spacewalk as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Voskhod 2
Leaves Voskhod 2 and performs the first spacewalk.
Mobilization
Urges expansion of ground operations in Laos & Kampuchea. Requests 200,000 troops, rising to 670,000
Economy of USA
The Congress of the United States repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back U.S. currency
Foreign Policy
I participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Gold Reserve Requirement
Johnson signs legislation eliminating statutory gold reserve requirements for United States and Federal Reserve notes.
Bombing of Kampuchea
Authorizes the secret bombing of Kampuchea. 1st day of the secret bombing of Kampuchea
Bombing of Kampuchea
Menu or short-duration bombing of Vietcong sanctuaries, lasts for 14 months. Bombing begins over Kampuchea
Menu
1st day of the secret bombing of Kampuchea
Operation Menu
Helps oversee the secret bombing program in Cambodia
Operation Menu Support
Supports bombing of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong bases in Cambodia
Secret Bombing of Cambodia
Authorizes Operation Menu bombing of Cambodian sanctuaries
Anti-Communist Government
Neutralist rule is replaced by an anti-communist government aligned with the United States
Cambodian Coup
Leads the government as the National Assembly removes Sihanouk while abroad
Cheng Heng Head of State
Cheng Heng becomes provisional head of state while Lon Nol keeps executive control
Coup
Sihanouk is held responsible for the North Vietnamese taking refuge in Kampuchea. A Coup overthrows Prince Sihanouk while the Prince is out of the country
Coup
Lon Nol leads the political takeover that removes Sihanouk during his absence abroad
Emergency Powers
Lon Nol receives emergency powers after Sihanouk is removed
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from Kampuchea
Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
National Assembly
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
National Assembly Vote
National Assembly votes unanimously to withdraw confidence from Sihanouk
Overthrow
Removed from power by the Cambodian National Assembly while abroad
Postal Strike
Sombrotto helps lead New York letter carriers as the illegal postal strike spreads nationally.
Sihanouk Abroad
Acts while Sihanouk is outside Cambodia during the decisive National Assembly session
Sihanouk Deposed
Premier Lon Nol supports the National Assembly vote removing Sihanouk
State of Emergency
Emergency powers are invoked as Lon Nol becomes effective head of government
Demonstrations
1,800 more troops are sent to Northern Ireland
T.Rex
T.Rex play two shows at the Empire Pool, Wembley which are filmed by Ringo Starr and his crew for Apple Films
Pink Floyd
"Dark Side Of The Moon" performed at Earls Court, London
Pink Floyd
"Dark Side Of The Moon" performed at Earls Court, London
Assassination of Herbert Chitepo
Robert Mugabe unilaterally assumes control of ZANU after the assassination of Herbert Chitepo
ZANU
Robert Mugabe unilaterally assumes control of ZANU after the assassination of Herbert Chitepo
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Stars as Thomas Jerome Newton in The Man Who Fell to Earth, his first major film role.
Assassination of Marien Ngouabi
Is assassinated during a period of acute political tension and military intrigue.
The Idiot
Mixes The Idiot with David Bowie and Iggy Pop during the Berlin period.
Constitution of Germany
The 1st free elections are held in the DDR
Election
Appointed Prime Minister of the GDR after winning the elections
Election
The 1st free elections are held in the DDR
Prime Minister of Germany
Appointed Prime Minister of the GDR after winning the elections
Lisbon Agreement
Drafts a cantonal peace plan for Bosnia.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu appoints Birindwa, producing rival claims to legitimate governmental authority.
Discovery of Shoemaker-Levy 9
With Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker, discovers the fragmented comet later destined to strike Jupiter.
Election
The Sun announces it will back Blair at the general election
Bombing of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Bombing of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Bombing of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Declaration of War
Blair wins Parliamentary vote over Iraq war but 139 party members defy him
Inspectors Withdraw from Iraq
Withdraws UNMOVIC personnel from Iraq before the invasion.
Invasion of Iraq
Three Government ministers resigned in protest at the war, John Denham, Lord Hunt of King's Heath, and the then Leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook. The UK Parliament held a debate on going to war on March 18, 2003 where the Government motion was approved 412 to 149
Invasion of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Iraq War Vote
Wins Commons backing for military action in Iraq.
Resignation of John Denham
Three Government ministers resigned in protest at the war, John Denham, Lord Hunt of King's Heath, and the then Leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook
Resignation of Robin Cook
Three Government ministers resigned in protest at the war, John Denham, Lord Hunt of King's Heath, and the then Leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Foreign minister Robin Cook resigns
UNMOVIC Evacuation
Inspection operations end one day before armed action begins.
Vote of Confidence
139 Laboor MPs vote against the war, but the Commons votes 412 to 149 in favour
Denial of Responsibility
The Dalai Lama denies Chinese allegations that he organised the unrest.
Football Hall of Fame
Awarded a place in the football Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum in Preston, joining fellow former Seasiders Stanley Matthews and Stan Mortensen in the list of Blackpool players selected
Government Accusation
Wen Jiabao accuses supporters of the Dalai Lama of organising the violence.
Response to Lhasa Violence
Wen Jiabao defends the security response and promises restraint toward peaceful demonstrators.
Friday of Dignity Crisis
Faces a political crisis after protesters are killed in Sanaa.
Libya Intervention
Wins Commons support for UK participation in military action over Libya.
Mercury Orbit Insertion
MESSENGER fires its main engine and becomes the first spacecraft to enter orbit around Mercury.
Protest Killings Intensify Opposition
Senior officials and military commanders begin defecting.
MESSENGER Extended Mission
MESSENGER begins its first extended mission after completing the primary year of orbital observations.
Inclusive Transition Talks
Political and social groups begin negotiations over constitutional reform.
MESSENGER Second Extension
MESSENGER begins a second extended phase of Mercury observations, allowing progressively lower-altitude measurements.
National Dialogue Conference Opens
Opens Yemen's National Dialogue Conference.
Bardo National Museum Attack
An armed attack at the Bardo National Museum prompted a major government security response.
COVID-19
Portugal declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
COVID-19
Helps coordinate Canada's federal COVID-19 economic and border response.
COVID-19
Declares a constitutional state of catastrophe as COVID-19 spreads through Chile.
COVID-19
Malaysia begins its Movement Control Order.
Defense Production Act Use
Invokes Defense Production Act to boost medical supplies.
Mariupol Offensive
Russian forces push deeper into besieged Mariupol.
Mykolaiv Counterattack
Helps coordinate the defense of Mykolaiv.
Gaza War Resumes
Israel resumes large-scale strikes in Gaza.
Births on March 18
Birth of Mary
Birth of Mary, 5th child of Henry VII
Birth of Mary
Princess Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, is born at Richmond.
Birth of Spencer Compton
Birth of Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, third son of the 3rd Earl of Northampton
Birth of John Hoyer Updike
Birth of John Hoyer Updike
Birth of Louise
Birth of Louise, 6th child of Victoria & Albert
Birth of Louise
Birth of Louise, 6th child of Victoria & Albert
Birth of Neville Chamberlain
Neville Chamberlain is born in Birmingham to Joseph and Florence Chamberlain.
Birth of Fidel Ramos
Birth of Fidel Ramos
Birth of Frederik Willem de Klerk
Birth of Frederik Willem de Klerk
Born to Boogie
Marc Bolan appears in Ringo Starrs film Born to Boogie, a documentary showing T. Rex at the height of T. Rextasy during a concert at Wembley Empire Pool on 18 March 1972
Born to Boogie
T. Rex play two Wembley Empire Pool shows filmed by Ringo Starr and Apple Films.
Born to Boogie
Marc Bolan appears in Ringo Starrs film Born to Boogie, a documentary showing T. Rex at the height of T. Rextasy during a concert at Wembley Empire Pool on 18 March 1972
Deaths on March 18
Death of Edward the Martyr
Death of Edward the Martyr, assassinated
Death of Ivan IV
Present at court during the final days and death of Ivan IV
Death of Ivan Rurikovich
Dies in Moscow on 18 March Old Style, 28 March New Style
Death of Luigi Amedeo
Death of Luigi Amedeo
Death of Herbert Chitepo
Robert Mugabe unilaterally assumes control of ZANU after the assassination of Herbert Chitepo
Battles on March 18
Battle of Hopton Heath
Joins forces with General Hastings prior to the Battle of Hopton Heath
Battle of Hopton Heath
Joins forces with the Earl of Northampton prior to the Battle of Hopton Heath
Battle of Neerwinden
Wins distinctin during the French invasion of The Netherlands, defeats Dumouriez
Battle of Neerwinden
Attacks Prince Friedrich of Saxe-Coburg but is repulsed
Battle of Neerwinden
The French are turned back by Saxe-Coburg
Battle of Dardanelles
A naval attack fails & the Inflexible & Irrepressible are lost
Battle of Dardanelles
Commands a naval attack fails & the Inflexible & Irrepressible are lost
Battle of Verdun
German attacks in the Avocourt-Mort Sector are repulsed