What Happened on March 18, 2014

Historical Events

Contract of Interest

Phil Jackson signs a five-year contract to be president of the New York Knicks

  • Russia formally annexes Crimea, previously part of Ukraine. by signing Treaty on Accession
  • Transnistria formally requests to join the Russian Federation
  • US closes the Syrian embassy in Washington & expels all Syrian diplomats

Famous Deaths

  • Joe Lala, American drummer, percussionist, singer ("Blues Image"), and actor, dies from complications of lung cancer at 66
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About March 18, 2014

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • UK #1 Song: Tsunami (Jump) - Dvbbs & Borgeous/Tinie Tempah