What happened on March 18? Today in history
Many important events took place in the world and in Turkey on March 18. Here are some of the events that occurred on this day in history...
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March 18, is a day that has witnessed many important events in history.
Here are some notable events that occurred on this date:
Gallipoli Naval Operation (1915): In the Gallipoli Naval Operation, one of the most critical turning points of the Gallipoli Campaign that shaped the fate of the Ottoman Empire, the Allied Fleet suffered heavy damage and was forced to retreat, symbolizing the determination and heroism of the Turkish nation in its struggle for independence.
On January 20, 1915, the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, arrived at the Gallipoli Front. The hill where he directed the Arıburnu battles was named 'Kemalyeri' (Kemal's Place), and he was appointed as the Commander of the Anafartalar Group, which consisted of 3 army corps.
He was awarded many decorations and medals for his achievements and was wounded by a piece of shrapnel that struck his chest during the assault at Conkbayırı. On December 11, 1915, he handed over his command to Fevzi (Çakmak) Pasha and left Gallipoli.
Finike Earthquake (1926): A 6.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Finike caused widespread destruction in the region and resulted in the loss of 27 lives.
New London School Explosion (1937): A natural gas explosion at a school in Texas resulted in the deaths of 300 people, mostly children, and led to increased safety measures to prevent such accidents.
Postponement of the Eurovision Song Contest (2020): Due to the coronavirus pandemic, cultural and artistic events were also affected, and international organizations such as the Eurovision Song Contest were postponed to 2021 as part of health precautions.
In addition to these events, other significant developments that took place on March 18 include the following:
In 235, Roman Emperor Alexander Severus was killed in an assassination carried out by his own legion.
In 1799, Napoleon arrived before the fortress of Acre, which was under the administration of the Ottoman Empire.
In 1871, the Paris Commune was established.
In 1953, 265 people died in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Gönen district of Balıkesir.
In 235, Roman Emperor Alexander Severus was killed in an assassination carried out by his own legion.
In 1799, Napoleon arrived before the fortress of Acre, which was under the administration of the Ottoman Empire.
In 1871, the Paris Commune was established.
In 1953, 265 people died in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Gönen district of Balıkesir.