10 notable people were born on March 18.
March 18 is the birth date of several political leaders in history. Notable individuals born on this day include Grover Cleveland, born in 1837, who was the only U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms; British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, born in 1869; and South African President F. W. de Klerk, born in 1936, known for playing a key role in ending apartheid. It is also the birth date of Philippine President Fidel Ramos, born in 1928, and Alexandre José Maria dos Santos, born in 1924.
Last apartheid-era president of South Africa who shared the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela for dismantling apartheid. He released Mandela from prison in 1990 and negotiated the transition to multiracial democracy.
President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998 and former military general who helped facilitate the peaceful transition during the People Power Revolution.
President of Georgia since 2018 and former French diplomat who previously served as Georgia's ambassador to France.
Russian politician and former prosecutor who gained international attention as Prosecutor General of Crimea after its 2014 annexation. She later served as a State Duma deputy.
Television comedian and actor who served as President of Guatemala from 2016 to 2020, transitioning from entertainment to politics.
Jordanian general and politician who served as Prime Minister twice (2005-2007, 2011-2012) during periods of political unrest.
Professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the Tunisian national team. He has been a key player in Tunisia's World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations campaigns.
Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Maputo from 1975 to 2003 and was elevated to cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1988.
President of the United States (1885–89; 1893–97)
Conservative Prime Minister best known for his policy of appeasement toward Nazi Germany and for signing the Munich Agreement in 1938.