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US date format: 2/18/2001, UK date format: 18/2/2001
The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 18, 2001).
The number one song in US was Ms. Jackson by OutKast. Whole Again by Atomic Kitten was #1 song in the UK.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while The O'Reilly Factor by Bill O'Reilly was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Delicious Proposal. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Alien Front Online or Capcom vs. SNK 2.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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February 18, 2001 Events
What happened on February 18, 2001?
Historical Events
- Robert Hanssen, an FBI agent, is arrested for spying on behalf of the Soviet Union. He is eventually convicted and sentenced for life imprisonment
- NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt dies in an accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500. His DEI cars, driven by his son Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip finish second and first, respectively.
- In Sampit, Indonesia, Dayaks and Madurese engage in inter-ethnic violence that will eventually lead to more than 500 deaths and 100,000 Madurese being forced from their homes.
- Robert Hanssen, an FBI agent, is being charged with spying on Russia for over 25 years.
- Dale Earnhardt (NASCAR driver) is killed in an accident on the final lap of Daytona 500. He is known for being "The Intimidator" because of his aggressive driving style. On lap 173, Tony Stewart, a driver in NASCAR, flipped in midair and caused a major wreck. Because of debris on the track, the race came to an abrupt halt and required a 17-lap break. The red flag was raised to clean up the debris on the backstretch.
- Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews dies in La Jolla (California) from complications of pneumonia. Mathews is only Braves player to have ever played for the Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Boston teams. With 512 career home runs, he is tied for second with Ernie Banks.
See also
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February 18, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on February 18, 2001?
Polish-French artist, the son of Polish painter and art historian Erick Klossowski and painter Elisabeth Dorothee Spiro, encouraged with his...
American baseball star with the Milwaukee Braves, giving them a "fearsome home run punch.
Other February 18th famous deaths
American sci-fi writer whose first novel, "The Doomfarers of Coramonde" was published in 1977.
French filmmaker and anthropologist, considered to be one of the founders of cinéma-vérité in France, which shared the aesthetics of the...
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Chicago, Illinois -- Actress (Fuller Brush Girl, Mr Hex).
American film director, screenwriter and producer (d. 1966).
February 18, 2001 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Aquarius
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
February 18, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was February 18, 2001?
The day of the week was Sunday.
February 18th marks the 48th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 316 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Tigerland
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry
Country: United States of America
The Faculty
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett
Country: United States of America
What Women Want
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda
Country: United States of America
Delivering Milo
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Castle
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott
Country: United States of America
Drowning Mona
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Gomez
Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on February 18, 2001? Which were the top hits on February 18, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- OutKast - Ms. Jackson
- Joe - Stutter
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- Lenny Kravitz - Again
- Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost A Thing
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Atomic Kitten - Whole Again
- Limp Bizkit - Rollin'
- Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
- Usher - Pop Ya Collar
- Dr Dre featuring Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode
Top #5 R&B songs
- Joe Featuring Mystikal - Stutter
- Ja Rule Featuring Lil' Mo & Vita - Put It On Me
- OutKast - Ms. Jackson
- Mystikal Featuring Nivea - Danger (Been So Long)
- Jagged Edge - Promise
Top #5 Latin songs
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Cristian - Por Amarte Asi
- Rocio Durcal - Infiel
Sport Games on February 18, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Atlanta Hawks - Golden State Warriors : 98 - 91
- Los Angeles Clippers - New Jersey Nets : 96 - 102
- Los Angeles Lakers - Indiana Pacers : 109 - 110
- New York Knicks - Orlando Magic : 88 - 96
- Phoenix Suns - Philadelphia 76ers : 98 - 104
Serie A
Italian Football- Atalanta - Vicenza : 1 - 1
- Bari - Juventus : 0 - 1
- Napoli - Inter : 1 - 0
- Parma - Brescia : 3 - 0
- Perugia - Lazio : 0 - 1
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Aalst - Standard : 1 - 1
- Club Brugge - Germinal : 2 - 2
- Harelbeke - Anderlecht : 1 - 4
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- FC Koln - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
- Stuttgart - Hertha : 0 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Delicious Proposal
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Park Sung Soo
Taina
Release year: 2001
The Division
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eric Won
Kutumb
Release year: 2000
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 2001?
- Time: Grandmother Anna Mudzimirema comforting her granddaughter Lorriane Toga, 11, who is in a Zimbabwe ho
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9779
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.582
- Wired: Wired - February, 2001
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The O'Reilly Factor
By: Bill O'Reilly
An uncompromising and hard-hitting broadside from The O'Reilly Factor's anchorman on Fox News Channel's Fox News Channel. It covers what's good and bad about America, as well as what's totally ridiculous (most of everything else).
The Cat Who Smelled A Rat
By: Lilian Jackson Braun
Meet Jim Qwilleran, a prizewinning reporter, and Yum Yum Yum, his Siamese cats Koko, Yum Yum, the most extraordinary, unusual, and delightful team of detective fiction writers!
We Were the Mulvaneys
By: Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is a New York Times Notable Book. She also was a former Oprah Book Club(r). This story of a family trying to overcome its fall from grace becomes a moving and memorable account of the strength of …
Nothing Like It In The World
By: Stephen E. Ambrose
Nothing Like It in the World tells the story of an extraordinary feat of engineering, vision and courage. It tells the story of the investors, the men who built the transcontinental railway.
The Art Of Happiness
By: the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
The Art of Happiness is a book that explores the topic of work, career and how to find the ultimate happiness at work.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Alien Front Online
Capcom vs. SNK 2
Cosmic Smash
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Empire Earth
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
- 1 EUR = 1.4064 CAD
- 1 GBP = 2.2249 CAD
- 1 AUD = 0.8133 CAD
- 1 AUD = 0.8859 CHF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on February 18, 2001?
On February 18, 2001 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is February 18, 2001?
On February 18, 2001 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on February 18, 2001?
On February 18, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 2001?
On February 18, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 2001?
On February 18, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on February 18, 2001?
Famous people died on February 18, 2001 include, Balthus , Eddie Mathews, Eddie Mathews.
What was the number one song in February 18, 2001?
The number one song in the week of February 18, 2001 was Ms. Jackson by OutKast in US and Whole Again by Atomic Kitten in UK.
What were the top hits on February 18, 2001?
The top hits on February 18, 2001 were Ms. Jackson by OutKast, Stutter by Joe, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy in US and Whole Again by Atomic Kitten, Rollin' by Limp Bizkit, Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus in UK.
