1991, collapse of the USSR. On a contractual basis, Ukraine took Crimea under its rule. 2014, political collapse, civil coup, the government of Crimea decided to submit a request to the Russian President for reunification with the Russian Federation. On March 18 of that year in Moscow, an agreement was signed with the administration of Crimea. After 3 days, the law on accession was issued.

March 18 marks the Day of the Paris Commune - the first revolutionary government of the rebellious working masses during the events of 1871, which existed in Paris for 72 days. It was formed a few months after the defeat of the French army led by Napoleon III near Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War.

Human Spacewalk Day

Recycling waste, the result of human activity, allows us to preserve natural resources and show concern for the ecology of the planet. Since 2018, March 18 has been celebrated as Global Recycling Day. It is intended to draw attention to one of the most pressing problems - the pollution of the oceans and the bowels of the earth, the creation of unfavorable conditions for the existence of flora and fauna on the planet.

March 18, 1931 is a significant day for men all over the world, because on this day mass production of electric razors started in the United States. A convenient and safe device has significantly simplified daily personal care, including when traveling. Every year, March 18th is considered the birthday of the electric razor.

A dream that occurred from Thursday to Friday, according to popular belief, is considered prophetic. It can promise both good events and troubles. Prophetic dreams come to people during the Holy Week, on the nights before Good Fridays and other celebrations, as well as on March 18, the Day of Prophetic Dreams.

Fertility in a broader sense is the ability to conceive and bear children. Women offered prayers for procreation to Ishtar, Juno, Isis, Lada, Beregini. March 18th is the Day of the Goddess of Fertility.

Russian holidays - Tax Police Day (celebrated until 2003)

Holidays of Belarus - Internal Troops Day

Holidays of Ukraine - Day of Tax and Customs Worker

Mongolia Holidays - Military Day (Men's Holiday)

On this day, the church honors the memory of the great martyr Konon Gradar, who lived in the 3rd century in the city of Mandona. Among the people, Konon was called the Gardener and was considered the patron of vegetable gardens and productivity. They prayed to him that the seedlings would grow successfully and give a good harvest. Konon Ogorodnik’s Day was considered a memorial day. Families remembered deceased relatives, lit candles in the church, and visited graves.

Orthodox holidays March 18:

Clean Monday - Beginning of Lent

Day of the discovery of the relics of Fyodor of Smolensk and his children David and Konstantin

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Konon of Isauria

Memorial Day of the Icon of the Mother of God “Education”