What Happened on March 18, 1924

Historical Events

The Thief of Bagdad

Silent film classic "The Thief of Bagdad" based on One Thousand and One Nights, starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Raoul Walsh is released

Famous Birthdays

  • Dom Alexandre José Maria dos Santos, Mozambican Roman Catholic Cardinal, Mozambique's 1st black priest, born in Zavala, Mozambique (d. 2021) [1]
  • Madhusudan Rege, Indian cricket batsman (1 Test; Maharashtra), born in Panvel, India (d. 2013)

Famous Deaths

  • Frederick Bridge, English organist and composer, dies at 79
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights

About March 18, 1924

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces