What happened on Sunday February 18, 2018?

Here's what happened on February 18, 2018:

• Syrian Government Offensive in Eastern Ghouta As part of the ongoing Syrian Civil War, government forces initiated a new military offensive in the Eastern Ghouta region, escalating the conflict and potentially causing significant humanitarian concerns.
• Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 3704 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 3704 crashed in the treacherous Dena sub-range of the Zagros Mountains in Iran, resulting in the loss of all 66 people on board. The mountainous terrain and challenging weather conditions likely contributed to this devastating incident.
• Kizlyar Church Shooting A violent attack occurred in Kizlyar, Dagestan, Russia, where a gunman opened fire at a church, killing five people. The perpetrator was subsequently neutralized by local law enforcement, bringing an end to the tragic incident.
• Latvian Banking Corruption Scandal A significant corruption investigation unfolded in Latvia when Ilmars Rimsevics, the head of the Bank of Latvia, was detained by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau. Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis called an emergency cabinet meeting, though he assured the public that the incident posed no threat to the country's financial system.
• Austin Dillon Wins Daytona 500 In a thrilling NASCAR event, Austin Dillon claimed victory in the 60th running of the prestigious Daytona 500, marking a significant moment in his racing career.
• Marcel Hirscher Wins Olympic Gold Austrian alpine skiing sensation Marcel Hirscher secured a gold medal in the giant slalom event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, further cementing his status as a world-class athlete.
• Martin Fourcade's Olympic Triumph French biathlete Martin Fourcade won his second of three gold medals at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, claiming victory in the 15k mass start biathlon event and demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess.

Events in 2018

February 18, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 2018

February 18, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 18, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8052 EUR
• 1 USD = 106.309 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7126 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2643 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2558 CAD

February 18, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 2018 can also be written as 2/18/2018 in the US and as 18/2/2018 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 2018 in February 2018 calendar

Famous people died on February 18, 2018:

• Gunter Blobel

  Renowned cell biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1999 for his groundbreaking research on protein targeting and...

• Idrissa Ouedraogo

  Renowned Burkinabe film director who was a key figure in African cinema, known for his powerful storytelling and cultural representation...

• Giacoma Limentani
• Didier Lockwood

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Drake - God's Plan
2. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
3. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse
4. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
5. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar

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

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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.

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February 18, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 2018 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 2018

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Someone born on February 18, 2018 is:

7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 5 days old,

or 374 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2621 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 2018?

There are 301 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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 18, 2018.

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