18 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German emperor. His reign ended upon his death March 9, 1888, and he was succeeded by his son, Frederick III.

Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1844-1900. Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg, 1857-1944. Frederick III, German Emperor, 1831-1888. Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1837-1892.