March 18 in history: From Aleksei Leonov in space to Germany's first democratic elections

 | Updated: Mar 18, 2021, 03:41 PM IST

From Russia's Aleksei Leonov in space to the first democratic elections in Germany, we have got it all covered for you. Take a look at what happened on March 18 in history.

King George I of Greece is assassinated in Thessaloniki

King George I of Greece is assassinated in Thessaloniki

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Gas Explosion kills 300 children in a school in Texas

Gas Explosion kills 300 children in a school in Texas

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Évian Accords are signed, ending the Algerian War

Évian Accords are signed, ending the Algerian War

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Russia's Aleksei Leonov becomes first person to walk in space

Russia's Aleksei Leonov becomes first person to walk in space

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East Germany holds its first democratic elections

East Germany holds its first democratic elections

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