2001⚡ Event
Sampit conflict
Inter-ethnic violence between the Dayak and the Madurese broke out in Sampit, Indonesia. This caused more than 500 deaths and the displacement of 100,000 Madurese.
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What Happened on February 18?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 18 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 18(5)
2010⚡ Event
2010 Nigerien coup d'état
In a coup d'état, military rebels attacked the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger. They replaced President Mamadou Tandja with a ruling junta.
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2010⚡ Event
WikiLeaks publishes classified documents
WikiLeaks published the first of hundreds of thousands of classified documents disclosed by Chelsea Manning.
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2013⚡ Event
Brussels Airport Diamond Heist
Eight gunmen stole US$50,000,000 worth of diamonds from a Swiss-bound aircraft at Brussels Airport.
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2014⚡ Event
Kyiv Protests
A series of violent events began in Kyiv involving protesters, riot police, and unknown shooters. This culminated in the ousting of Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych five days later.
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Famous Birthdays on February 18(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Tanguy Coulibaly
Tanguy Coulibaly, a French footballer, was born on February 18, 2001.
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2001🎂 Birth
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., an American basketball player, was born on February 18, 2001.
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Notable Deaths on February 18(5)
2026🕊️ Death
Borislav Paravac
Bosnian Serb politician and 8th Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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February 18 in History
February 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2001 to the present day.
Major Events on February 18
Among the most notable events on February 18: Sampit conflict (2001), 2010 Nigerien coup d'état (2010), WikiLeaks publishes classified documents (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 18
Notable figures born on February 18 include Zakaria Aboukhlal, Giacomo Raspadori, Tanguy Coulibaly. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 18
Remembered figures who died on February 18 include Flavio Bucci, Gene Hackman, Gerald Ridsdale. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 18?
- February 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 18?
- One of the most notable events on February 18 is: Sampit conflict.
- Who was born on February 18?
- Famous figures born on February 18 include Zakaria Aboukhlal, Giacomo Raspadori, Tanguy Coulibaly.
- How many historical events happened on February 18?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 18, spanning centuries of world history.
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