World War I: During the Battle of Gallipoli, three battleships are sunk during a failed British and French naval attack on the Dardanelles. Date: March 18, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mongolian Revolution of 1921: The Mongolian People's Army defeats local Chinese forces at Altanbulag, Selenge (then known as Maimachen). This battle was seen as the birthday of the People's Army and completed the expulsion of Chinese militants in Mongolia. Date: March 18, 1921 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅…

The Kronstadt rebellion is suppressed by the Red Army. Date: March 18, 1921 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1921 📅 On This Day (Today)

The second Peace of Riga is signed between Poland and the Soviet Union. Date: March 18, 1921 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1921 📅 On This Day (Today)

In India, Mohandas Gandhi is sentenced to six years in prison for civil disobedience, of which he serves only two. Date: March 18, 1922 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1922 📅 On This Day (Today)

The 1925 Tri-State tornado hits the Midwestern states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people. Date: March 18, 1925 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1925 📅 On This Day (Today)

Spanish Civil War: Spanish Republican forces defeat the Italians at the Battle of Guadalajara. Date: March 18, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today)

The New London School explosion in New London, Texas, kills 300 people, mostly children. Date: March 18, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mexico creates Pemex by expropriating all foreign-owned oil reserves and facilities. Date: March 18, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass in the Alps and agree to form an alliance against France and the United Kingdom. Date: March 18, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today)