March 18th A Day in History 2024

March 18th Celebrated History

1850

Henry Wells, John Butterfield, and William Fargo found the joint-stock corporation American Express.

1892

Lord Stanley of Preston, Governor-General of Canada, donates the cup as the award for the best hockey team in Canada creating the Stanley Cup. It was first awarded to Montreal Amateur Athletic Association in 1893.

1965

Russian Cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov leaves the spacecraft Voskhod 2, taking the first space walk.

1972

Paul Simon's singles "Mother and Child Reunion" and "Me and Julio Down by the School Yard" launch his self-titled debut album to the top of the UK charts.

March 18th Celebrated Birthdays

Grover Cleveland – 1837

Grover Cleveland first served as president in 1885. Serving as the 22nd and the 24th President of the United States, Cleveland’s terms as president were highlight by several points of interest. He is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Benjamin Harrison served as the 23rd president. During his first term, he became the first and only president to marry in the White House. The marriage raised quite a stir, too. His bride, Frances Folsom, became the youngest first lady at the age of 21. Cleveland comes in second place for the number of vetoes cast. During his tenure, he used his veto power 584 times. His social agendas were mixed. From the southern issues to immigration and suffrage, Cleveland often stood with his party but also changed his stance depending on the climate of the time.

Louis Bouché – 1896

The talented artist, Louis Bouché, was born to a French designer. Commissioned for numerous murals, his work can be seen at Eisenhower Presidential Museum, Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice, and Ellenville, New York Post Office to name a few.

Ernest Gallo – 1909

Along with his brother Julio, Ernest Gallo started a winery in 1933. From Modesto, California, they created a brand that dominated the inexpensive wine market. Gallo gained a reputation ..