Tuesday, 18th March 1975 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings snowy with temperatures between 0°C and 5°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 18th March in London, GB.
On 18th March 1975, London lay under snow as the city entered the spring season. The waning gibbous moon hung in the night sky above the snow-covered streets, whilst those born under the sign of Pisces navigated the winter weather that had unexpectedly returned. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, served as the centre of political and cultural activity during this period of the mid-1970s.
Throughout history, 18th March has marked significant moments across the globe. In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov achieved a milestone in space exploration by becoming the first person to walk in space, venturing outside the Voskhod 2 spacecraft in an achievement that demonstrated the ambitions of the space race during the Cold War era. Decades later, in 1990, unidentified thieves conducted one of the most audacious art heists in American history, stealing thirteen works of art valued at 500 million dollars from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 18th March 1975
Moments of doubt are invitations to sharper focus.
Fortune of the Day
18th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on March 18 are sensitive dreamers with remarkable emotional intelligence. The Moon's influence heightens their intuition and makes them perceptive observers of their surroundings. They inhabit a rich inner world where fantasy and reality beautifully blend.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their creativity and empathy are extraordinary; they understand people profoundly. However, they tend to escape challenges and lose themselves in daydreams. Their boundless nature is simultaneously their greatest strength and weakness.
Love March 18 natives seek emotional depth and spiritual connection in relationships. They surrender completely and expect the same devotion from partners. Their Moon-ruled sensitivity makes them devoted yet vulnerable lovers.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in creative fields: art, music, therapy, or spirituality. They struggle with routine and practical demands. Financial stability requires conscious discipline and realistic goal-setting.
Health Their emotional nature makes them susceptible to psychological strain and overstimulation. Quiet, creative pursuits and time in nature enhance their wellbeing. They need clear boundaries and regular breaks for emotional restoration.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Wood).
Fun Facts About 18th March
Name Days in Your Language: Cyril, Cyrilla, Grover, Salvador, Salvatore, Sibyl, Sybil, Sybilla
Someone born on this day in 1975 would be 51 years old today — just 18,643 days into life, which is roughly 447,437 hours, 26,846,223 minutes, or 1,610,773,409 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 77. day of the year.
There are 288 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 12 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 18th March
- Jan Bulis, Czech ice hockey player (1978)
- Fernandão, Brazilian footballer and manager (died 2014) (1978)
- Brooke Hanson, Australian swimmer (1978)
- Hu Jun, Chinese actor[citation needed] (1978)
- Brian Scalabrine, American basketball player, coach, and sportscaster (1978)
- Jonas Wallerstedt, Swedish footballer, coach, and manager (1978)
- Zdeno Chára, Slovak ice hockey player (1977)
- Danny Murphy, English footballer and sportscaster (1977)
- Fernando Rodney, Dominican-American baseball player (1977)
- Willy Sagnol, French footballer and manager (1977)
Lives Remembered on 18th March
- Leigh Brackett, American author and screenwriter (born 1915) (1978)
- Peggy Wood, American actress (born 1892) (1978)
- Marien Ngouabi, Congolese politician, President of the Republic of the Congo (born 1938) (1977)
- Carlos Pace, Brazilian race car driver (born 1944) (1977)
- Johannes Aavik, Estonian philologist and poet (born 1880) (1973)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 18th March
- Anniversary of the Oil Expropriation (Mexico)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Aimée-Adèle Le Bouteiller
- Christian feast day: Alexander of Jerusalem
- Christian feast day: Anselm of Lucca
- Christian feast day: Cyril of Jerusalem
- Christian feast day: Edward the Martyr
- Christian feast day: Fridianus
- Christian feast day: Salvator
- Christian feast day: March 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Flag Day (Aruba)
- Gallipoli Memorial Day (Turkey)
- Men's and Soldiers' Day (Mongolia)
- Ordnance Factories' Day (India)
- Sheelah's Day (Ireland, Canada, Australia)
- Teacher's Day (Syria)
What Happened on 18th March?
- Güzel İstanbul, a nude sculpture by Gürdal Duyar in Istanbul, is torn down in the middle of the night. (1974)
- Peru: A landslide crashes into Yanawayin Lake, killing 200 people at the mining camp of Chungar. (1971)
- Lon Nol ousts Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. (1970)
- The United States begins secretly bombing the Sihanouk Trail in Cambodia, used by communist forces to infiltrate South Vietnam. (1969)
- Gold standard: The U.S. Congress repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back US currency. (1968)