What happened on Sunday February 18, 2001?

Here's what happened on February 18, 2001:

• FBI Agent Robert Hanssen Arrested for Espionage FBI agent Robert Hanssen was arrested for extensive espionage activities against the United States, having spied for the Soviet Union for over 25 years. His betrayal was considered one of the most damaging counterintelligence failures in FBI history. Hanssen was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
• Death of NASCAR Legend Dale Earnhardt NASCAR legend Ralph Dale Earnhardt tragically died in a fatal crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500. Known as 'The Intimidator', Earnhardt was a legendary stock car racing driver whose death shocked the racing world. The accident occurred after a complex race that included a significant mid-race incident involving Tony Stewart, which caused a 17-lap break due to track debris. Ironically, his son Dale Earnhardt Jr. and teammate Michael Waltrip finished second and first, respectively, in the race.
• Sampit Conflict in Indonesia A severe inter-ethnic conflict erupted in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, between Dayak and Madurese populations. The violence resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, with over 500 deaths and approximately 100,000 Madurese people forcibly displaced from their homes, highlighting the complex ethnic tensions in the region.
• Death of Balthus Balthus, the renowned French-Polish painter known for his enigmatic and controversial paintings, passed away. A significant figure in 20th-century art, Balthus was celebrated for his unique style and provocative artistic approach.
• Death of Charles Trenet Charles Trenet, a legendary French singer and songwriter, died. Known as the 'Fou Chantant' (Singing Madman), Trenet was a pivotal figure in French popular music of the 20th century, famous for his poetic and whimsical songs.
• Death of Eddie Mathews Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews passed away in La Jolla, California, from pneumonia complications. A unique player in baseball history, Mathews was the only Braves player to have played for the team in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. With 512 career home runs, he was tied for second place with Ernie Banks.

Events in 2001

February 18, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 2001

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 2001

February 18, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 18, 2001:

• 1 EUR = 1.4064 CAD
• 1 GBP = 2.2249 CAD
• 1 AUD = 0.8133 CAD
• 1 AUD = 0.8859 CHF

February 18, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

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

February 18, 2001 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 2001 can also be written as 2/18/2001 in the US and as 18/2/2001 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 2001 in February 2001 calendar

Famous people died on February 18, 2001:

• Dale Earnhardt

  Legendary NASCAR driver known as 'The Intimidator', Dale Earnhardt was a seven-time Winston Cup Series champion who revolutionized stock car...

• Balthus

  Renowned Polish-French painter known for his controversial and provocative artworks, with a unique style that challenged traditional...

• Eddie Mathews

  Eddie Mathews was a Hall of Fame baseball player who spent most of his career with the Milwaukee Braves, forming a legendary home run duo...

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 2001 was Ms. Jackson by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. OutKast - Ms. Jackson
2. Joe - Stutter
3. Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
4. Lenny Kravitz - Again
5. Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost A Thing

February 18, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 2001 was Whole Again by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Atomic Kitten - Whole Again
2. Limp Bizkit - Rollin'
3. Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
4. Usher - Pop Ya Collar
5. Dr Dre featuring Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode

February 18, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 2001 was Stutter by Joe Featuring Mystikal, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Joe Featuring Mystikal - Stutter
2. Ja Rule Featuring Lil' Mo & Vita - Put It On Me
3. OutKast - Ms. Jackson
4. Mystikal Featuring Nivea - Danger (Been So Long)
5. Jagged Edge - Promise

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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February 18, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 2001 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 2001 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 18, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 02:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 2001

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Someone born on February 18, 2001 is:

24 years 2 months old,

or 290 months and 26 days old,

or 1264 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8851 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 2001?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 18, 2001.

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