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18 March in history.

5 moments from 1892 to 1985: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Alexei Leonov

1965

The first spacewalk. Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov floated outside his spacecraft for about 12 minutes. His spacesuit swelled up, and he had to let air out to squeeze back in.

Wikipedia: Alexei Leonov

Photo: This image or video was catalogued by Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center of the United Stat… / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 18 March

  1. Stanley Cup in 2015. Includes the names of the 2014–2015 champion Chicago Blackhawks

    1892

    The idea of the Stanley Cup

    Canada's governor general, Lord Stanley, promised a trophy for the country's best amateur hockey team. It became the Stanley Cup.

    Wikipedia: Stanley CupWikipedia: Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby

    Photo: Alex Goykhman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  2. Phoebe, as imaged by the Cassini probe

    1899

    A moon found in a photograph

    William Henry Pickering announced Phoebe, a moon of Saturn. It was the first moon discovered from photographs.

    Wikipedia: Phoebe (moon)

    Photo: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Traian Vuia portrait

    1906

    Taking off on wheels

    Romanian inventor Traian Vuia briefly flew a monoplane that took off on its own wheels, with no ramp or catapult.

    Wikipedia: Traian Vuia

    Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  4. melbourne from shrine of rememberance

    1985

    Neighbours begins

    The first episode of the Australian soap opera Neighbours was shown. It ran for decades and won fans around the world.

    Wikipedia: Neighbours

    Photo: Melbpal / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.