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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 18 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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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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2002🎂 Birth
Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker, an Indian sports shooter, was born on February 18, 2002.
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Deaths on February 18(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Gerald Ridsdale
Australian laicised Catholic priest and sex offender.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 18
Examples currently recorded for February 18 include Sampit conflict (2001), 2010 Nigerien coup d'état (2010), WikiLeaks publishes classified documents (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on February 18
People recorded as born on February 18 include Zakaria Aboukhlal, Giacomo Raspadori, Tanguy Coulibaly. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 18: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 18?
- One event currently recorded for February 18 is: Sampit conflict.
- Who was born on February 18?
- People recorded as born on February 18 include Zakaria Aboukhlal, Giacomo Raspadori, Tanguy Coulibaly.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 18?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 18.
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