18 March 1953 March 18, 2015 Author: Staff An earthquake occurs in Turkey, killing 265 people. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If he's so smart, how come he's dead?" Homer Simpson — Click here for more from Homer Simpson Related posts: 12 January 2010 24 November 1976 13 January 1953 29 May 1953 26 July 1953 19 January 1953 29 May 1953 4 February 2006 22 February 2011 20 March 1861 Categories: History Tags: 18 March, 1953