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What Happened on March 18, 1911

Historical Events

  • North Dakota enacts a hail insurance law

Famous Birthdays

  • (Lester) "Smiley" Burnette [Burnett], American country music performer, singer-songwriter ("Ridin' Down the Canyon (To Watch the Sun Go Down)"), and actor (Petticoat Junction - "Charlie"), born in Summum, Illinois (d. 1967)

About March 18, 1911

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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