24 significant historical events occurred on March 18. March 18 has been marked by 10 recorded historical events, including political treaties, cultural celebrations, and diplomatic agreements. On this date, the Peace of Riga was signed in 1921, setting territorial boundaries between Soviet Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. The Evian Accords of 1962, ending the Algerian War, also took place on this day. Additionally, consecutive Eurovision Song Contests were hosted in 1961 and 1962. The 1994 Washington Agreement, which brought a ceasefire to the Bosnian conflict, is another key event that occurred on March 18.
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density19th Century
1 event20th Century
13 eventsPeace of Riga — peace treaty between Soviet Russia, Ukraine and Poland, signed on March 18, 1921 in Riga
7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Balıkesir and Çanakkale in northwestern Turkey on March 18, 1953
Treaty signed by France and the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic to end the Algerian War
Washington Agreement — ceasefire agreement between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia
21st Century
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