February 18th
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
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What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 18th February or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1923, 1925, 1930, 1932, 1937, 1938, 1943, 1951, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1981, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2005, Born This Day,
U.S.
1937 U.S.A. Dust Storms
18th February, 1937 : Dust storms hit five states-in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. Within a few days, a dozen deaths had occurred. Likewise, influenza and pneumonia patients were easily affected, as the dust storms had made breathing difficult for them. The dust storms were so severe that people could taste the dirt and other substance in their food at dinner time. Furthermore, clouds of dust were so thick that it blocked the light of the sun. Homeowners and/or renters were advised to plug their window sills and door jams as well as hang wet sheets over doors and windows. However, it was nearly impossible to make an area 100% dust-free.
1937 U.S.A. Dust Storms
18th February, 1937 : Dust storms hit five states-in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. Within a few days, a dozen deaths had occurred. Likewise, influenza and pneumonia patients were easily affected, as the dust storms had made breathing difficult for them. The dust storms were so severe that people could taste the dirt and other substance in their food at dinner time. Furthermore, clouds of dust were so thick that it blocked the light of the sun. Homeowners and/or renters were advised to plug their window sills and door jams as well as hang wet sheets over doors and windows. However, it was nearly impossible to make an area 100% dust-free.
U.S.
1977 U.S.A. Space Shuttle
18th February, 1977 : The space shuttle Enterprise, sitting atop a Boeing 747, went on its maiden flight above the Mojave Desert
1977 U.S.A. Space Shuttle
18th February, 1977 : The space shuttle Enterprise, sitting atop a Boeing 747, went on its maiden flight above the Mojave Desert
Egypt
1923 Egypt Arguments Over Tutankhamen Treasures
18th February, 1923 : Following the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in Luxor Egypt and the vast number of treasures valued at over 15,000,000 by Lord Carnarvon an eminent British archeologist, the arguments over who should own these treasures is just starting with claims by the British, American's and Egypt . The treasures were buried over 3000 years ago and are considered to be the most important find ever from the ancient world made by ancient craftsman with gold and jewels. It is thought a compromise will be reached with many of the treasures going to Museums in Britain and America and the remainder in Museums in Egypt.
1923 Egypt Arguments Over Tutankhamen Treasures
18th February, 1923 : Following the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in Luxor Egypt and the vast number of treasures valued at over 15,000,000 by Lord Carnarvon an eminent British archeologist, the arguments over who should own these treasures is just starting with claims by the British, American's and Egypt . The treasures were buried over 3000 years ago and are considered to be the most important find ever from the ancient world made by ancient craftsman with gold and jewels. It is thought a compromise will be reached with many of the treasures going to Museums in Britain and America and the remainder in Museums in Egypt.
U.S.
1925 U.S.A. Talent Show
18th February, 1925 : A home (local) talent show had scheduled a musical production to be held at the Auspice, Iowa Odd Fellows Lodge. Various minstrel numbers were to be presented by local school children. Solos, quartets, and choruses were planned.
1925 U.S.A. Talent Show
18th February, 1925 : A home (local) talent show had scheduled a musical production to be held at the Auspice, Iowa Odd Fellows Lodge. Various minstrel numbers were to be presented by local school children. Solos, quartets, and choruses were planned.
Space
1930 Space Pluto Discovered
18th February, 1930 : Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh located a new planet while in the observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and named it after the Greek god of the underworld, Pluto. ( It has since been downgraded to a dwarf planet )
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1930 Space Pluto Discovered
18th February, 1930 : Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh located a new planet while in the observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and named it after the Greek god of the underworld, Pluto. ( It has since been downgraded to a dwarf planet )
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Canada
1932 Sonja Henie
18th February, 1932 : Sonja Henie won her 6th straight World Women's figure skating title in Montreal, Canada
1932 Sonja Henie
18th February, 1932 : Sonja Henie won her 6th straight World Women's figure skating title in Montreal, Canada
U.S.
1937 U.S.A. Mary Astor
18th February, 1937 : It took some work for reporters to “get the truth out” of actress Mary Astor-until this day. She had eloped in Yuma, Arizona and had united in Matrimony to Manuel Del Campo
1937 U.S.A. Mary Astor
18th February, 1937 : It took some work for reporters to “get the truth out” of actress Mary Astor-until this day. She had eloped in Yuma, Arizona and had united in Matrimony to Manuel Del Campo
China
1938 China Japanese Attack Planned
18th February, 1938 : It was reported that the Japanese were planning an attack south of the Yellow River. They were headed towards the western portion of the central front of China.
1938 China Japanese Attack Planned
18th February, 1938 : It was reported that the Japanese were planning an attack south of the Yellow River. They were headed towards the western portion of the central front of China.
U.S.
1938 U.S.A. Twister Rodessa, Louisiana
18th February, 1938 : A twister that hit in Rodessa, Louisiana has left a trail of death with 25 killed so far. Numerous more people were missing, and serious damage had been done to the area . Some of the worst area damage that had been done (besides the taking of human lives) included the “swooping” of about a dozen supply shacks and oil wells. These shacks and wells had been carried well over a mile, by up to several hundred yards wide. The search is still on for the rest of the persons who were still not found.
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1938 U.S.A. Twister Rodessa, Louisiana
18th February, 1938 : A twister that hit in Rodessa, Louisiana has left a trail of death with 25 killed so far. Numerous more people were missing, and serious damage had been done to the area . Some of the worst area damage that had been done (besides the taking of human lives) included the “swooping” of about a dozen supply shacks and oil wells. These shacks and wells had been carried well over a mile, by up to several hundred yards wide. The search is still on for the rest of the persons who were still not found.
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Germany
1943 Germany White Rose movement
18th February, 1943 : A small group of anti Nazi students known as the White Rose movement were arrested after distributing leaflets with anti NAZI Propaganda are arrested and sentenced 5 days later by "The Peoples Court" to death and are beheaded.
1943 Germany White Rose movement
18th February, 1943 : A small group of anti Nazi students known as the White Rose movement were arrested after distributing leaflets with anti NAZI Propaganda are arrested and sentenced 5 days later by "The Peoples Court" to death and are beheaded.
UK
1951 England Russia Cold War Conflict
18th February, 1951 : Great Britain had held the Russians accountable for using excessive force, rebellious actions, and various aggressive tactics to prevent peace. Great Britain’s charge against Russia was initiated after Great Britain was accused of violating a peace agreement by assisting in the re-arming of West Germany. After Russia’s charge against Great Britain, a five-page note had been prepared and sent to Soviet Ambassador Georgi N. Zarubin. Russia was being of using too much aggression around the world. This force was used in order to spread its communist ideologies.
1951 England Russia Cold War Conflict
18th February, 1951 : Great Britain had held the Russians accountable for using excessive force, rebellious actions, and various aggressive tactics to prevent peace. Great Britain’s charge against Russia was initiated after Great Britain was accused of violating a peace agreement by assisting in the re-arming of West Germany. After Russia’s charge against Great Britain, a five-page note had been prepared and sent to Soviet Ambassador Georgi N. Zarubin. Russia was being of using too much aggression around the world. This force was used in order to spread its communist ideologies.
U.S.
1964 U.S.A. Cuba Trade Embargo
18th February, 1964 : The US displays it's anger at countries that are still trading with Cuba by stopping military assistance , the countries include Britain, France, and Yugoslavia. The US was trying to destabilize the Castro Regime and used any means at their disposal.
1964 U.S.A. Cuba Trade Embargo
18th February, 1964 : The US displays it's anger at countries that are still trading with Cuba by stopping military assistance , the countries include Britain, France, and Yugoslavia. The US was trying to destabilize the Castro Regime and used any means at their disposal.
Canada
1965 Canada Mining Tragedy
18th February, 1965 : An avalanche and Glacial Slide caused the deaths of 26 miners who were removing copper ore from underneath a glacier in British Columbia.
1965 Canada Mining Tragedy
18th February, 1965 : An avalanche and Glacial Slide caused the deaths of 26 miners who were removing copper ore from underneath a glacier in British Columbia.
U.S.
1965 U.S.A. James Bonard Fowler shoots Jimmie Lee Jackson
18th February, 1965 : 500 people march in protest from Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama to the City Jail about a half a block away where a young Civil Rights worker was being held. They are stopped by Marion City police officers, sheriff’s deputies and Alabama State Troopers from proceeding and while stopped city lights go off and police begin beating the protestors ( members of the press are also attacked by the police ) in the melee that follows a number of shots are fired and Jimmie Lee Jackson is shot in the stomach dying 1 week later of his wounds. At the time no charges were made as the police officer claimed Jackson attempted to take his gun from his holster.
42 years after the shooting in 2007 James Bonard Fowler is charged with first degree and second degree murder for the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson and is awaiting trial.
1965 U.S.A. James Bonard Fowler shoots Jimmie Lee Jackson
18th February, 1965 : 500 people march in protest from Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama to the City Jail about a half a block away where a young Civil Rights worker was being held. They are stopped by Marion City police officers, sheriff’s deputies and Alabama State Troopers from proceeding and while stopped city lights go off and police begin beating the protestors ( members of the press are also attacked by the police ) in the melee that follows a number of shots are fired and Jimmie Lee Jackson is shot in the stomach dying 1 week later of his wounds. At the time no charges were made as the police officer claimed Jackson attempted to take his gun from his holster.
42 years after the shooting in 2007 James Bonard Fowler is charged with first degree and second degree murder for the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson and is awaiting trial.
U.S.
1970 U.S.A. Chicago Seven
18th February, 1970 : Five of the Chicago Seven defendants were found guilty of intent to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic national convention. The convictions were later overturned by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on November 21, 1972.
1970 U.S.A. Chicago Seven
18th February, 1970 : Five of the Chicago Seven defendants were found guilty of intent to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic national convention. The convictions were later overturned by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on November 21, 1972.
U.S.
1972 U.S.A. Death Penalty
18th February, 1972 : The California Supreme Court eliminated the death penalty with a 6-1 vote, saying it was unconstitutional
1972 U.S.A. Death Penalty
18th February, 1972 : The California Supreme Court eliminated the death penalty with a 6-1 vote, saying it was unconstitutional
UK
1981 England Miners Strike
18th February, 1981 : Mrs Thatcher's Government withdraws plans to close 23 pits following a miners strike
1981 England Miners Strike
18th February, 1981 : Mrs Thatcher's Government withdraws plans to close 23 pits following a miners strike
UK
1996 UK IRA Bomb
18th February, 1996 : IRA Terrorist bomb destroys London Bus killing three people
1996 UK IRA Bomb
18th February, 1996 : IRA Terrorist bomb destroys London Bus killing three people
U.S.
2001 U.S.A. Dale Earnhardt
18th February, : Dale Earnhardt died in a crash during the Daytona 500
2001 U.S.A. Dale Earnhardt
18th February, : Dale Earnhardt died in a crash during the Daytona 500
South Korea
2003 South Korea Subway Fire
18th February, 2003 : An arsonist had set a subway on fire . This fire was started when a man had ignited a gasoline container on board. A total of 189 people were killed and another 150 were injured.
2003 South Korea Subway Fire
18th February, 2003 : An arsonist had set a subway on fire . This fire was started when a man had ignited a gasoline container on board. A total of 189 people were killed and another 150 were injured.
UK
2005 England Fox Hunting
18th February, 2005 : Fox hunting with dogs becomes illegal in England and Wales which is bitterly opposed by the Countryside Alliance which supports fox hunting.
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2005 England Fox Hunting
18th February, 2005 : Fox hunting with dogs becomes illegal in England and Wales which is bitterly opposed by the Countryside Alliance which supports fox hunting.
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