Famous Birthdays
- "The Model" Rick Martel [Richard Vignault], wrestler (WWF/AWA)
- Deborah Jeane Palfrey, American escort owner, born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania (d. 2008)
- Ingemar Stenmark, Swedish alpine skier (2 Olympic gold 1980), born in Joesjö, Sweden
- Juan Meza, Mexican boxer (WBC Super Bantamweight champion 1984-85), born in Mexicali, Mexico (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Hilde-Gudrun), dies at 85
- Louis Bromfield, American writer (Early Autumn, Pulitzer-1926), dies at 59
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About March 18, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Almost Tomorrow - Dream Weavers
