The Gambia Independence from United Kingdom February 18, 1965
The Gambia becomes independent from the United Kingdom. Date: February 18, 1965 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1965 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Chicago Seven Acquitted of Conspiracy Charges, February 18, 1970
The Chicago Seven are found not guilty of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Date: February 18, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today)
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California Supreme Court Invalidates Death Penalty in People v. Anderson, February 18, 1972
The California Supreme Court in the case of People v. Anderson, (6 Cal.3d 628) invalidates the state's death penalty and commutes the sentences of all death row inmates to life imprisonment. Date: February 18, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1972 📅 On…
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Space Shuttle Enterprise Maiden Flight on Boeing 747, February 18, 1977
The Space Shuttle Enterprise test vehicle is carried on its maiden "flight" on top of a Boeing 747. Date: February 18, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Kalakuta Republic Raid Kills Funmilayo Kuti, February 18, 1977
A thousand armed soldiers raid Kalakuta Republic, the commune of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, leading to the death of Funmilayo Anikulapo Kuti. Date: February 18, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Xinjiang 61st Regiment Farm Fire Kills 694, Deadliest Fireworks Accident, February 18, 1977
The Xinjiang 61st Regiment Farm fire started during Chinese New Year when a firecracker ignited memorial wreaths of the late Mao Zedong, killing 694 personnel. It remains the deadliest fireworks accident in the world. Date: February 18, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in…
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Richard Petty Wins Record Sixth Daytona 500 After Final-Lap Crash, February 18, 1979
Richard Petty wins a then-record sixth Daytona 500 after leaders Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough crash on the final lap of the first NASCAR race televised live flag-to-flag. Date: February 18, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Wah Mee Massacre in Seattle Kills 13, Injures 1 – February 18, 1983
Thirteen people die and one is seriously injured in the Wah Mee massacre in Seattle. It is said to be the largest robbery-motivated mass-murder in U.S. history. Date: February 18, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today)
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IRA Bombs Hit Paddington and Victoria Stations, February 18, 1991
The IRA explodes bombs in the early morning at Paddington station and Victoria station in London. Date: February 18, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Sampit Conflict Begins: Dayak-Madurese Violence in Indonesia, February 18, 2001
Sampit conflict: Inter-ethnic violence between Dayaks and Madurese breaks out in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, ultimately resulting in more than 500 deaths and 100,000 Madurese displaced from their homes. Date: February 18, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day…
