March 18

Friday 18, 2005:

Terri Schiavo's feeding tube is removed at the request of her husband, fueling a nationwide debate about her.

Friday 18, 1988:

Alasdair Crawford is born in Warrington, England.

Wednesday 18, 1953:

An earthquake hits western Turkey killing 250.

Thursday 18, 1915:

World War I: Three battleships are sunk during a failed British & French naval attack on the Dardanelles.

Saturday 18, 1865:

American Civil War: The Congress of the Confederate States of America adjourns for the last time.

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