1. Boston Massacre: On March 18, 1770, a confrontation between British soldiers and Bostonians ended with the death of five colonists. Known as the Boston Massacre, this event helped to fan the flames of American Revolution.

2. First U.S. Passenger Train: On March 18, 1837, the first passenger train in the United States departed from Boston, Massachusetts, and arrived in Newton. The train was engineered by George Washington Whistler and carried over 200 passengers.

3. Sacco and Vanzetti: On March 18, 1927, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants, were sentenced to death for murder and robbery. Their case became a symbol of American injustice and inspired protests around the world.

4. The Blizzard of ’56: On March 18, 1956, a severe blizzard hit Massachusetts and other parts of the northeast, causing widespread power outages, transportation disruptions, and property damage. The storm paralyzed the region for days and dumped up to 40 inches of snow in some areas.

5. Ted Kennedy’s Primaries Victory: On March 18, 1980, Senator Ted Kennedy won the Massachusetts Democratic presidential primary against incumbent President Jimmy Carter. Despite his victory in Massachusetts, Kennedy did not secure enough support to win the party nomination.