February 18 in History
February 18 is the birthday of Manu Bhaker (2002) and the anniversary of the death of Borislav Paravac (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for February 18, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Persian scientist and writer was born in 1201, while Colmán, bishop of Lindisfarne died in 675.
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Famous people born on February 18
Famous people who died on February 18
2014
Maria Franziska von Trapp (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Member of Trapp Family Singers (1914–2014)
1982
Ngaio Marsh (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
New Zealand crime writer and theatre director (1895–1982)
1981
Jack Northrop (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Aircraft industrialist and designer, founder of Northrop Corporation
1915
Frank James (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American outlaw, Confederate guerrilla, and train robber
1910
Lucy Stanton (abolitionist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
African-American activist (1831–1910)
1902
Charles Lewis Tiffany (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American businessman and jeweller (1812–1902)
1893
Serranus Clinton Hastings (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American judge and politician (1814-1893)
What happened on February 18
- 2021
Perseverance, a Mars rover designed to explore Jezero crater on Mars, as part of NASA's Mars 2020 mission, lands successfully.
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Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 3704 crashes in the Dena sub-range in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, Resulting in 66 Deaths
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Revolution of Dignity: At least 76 people are killed and hundreds are injured in clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
Armed robbers steal a haul of diamonds worth $50 million during a raid at Brussels Airport in Belgium.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
WikiLeaks publishes the first of hundreds of thousands of classified documents disclosed by the soldier now known as Chelsea Manning.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Up to 295 people, 182 of which being rescue workers, die near Nishapur, Iran, when a runaway freight train carrying sulfur, petrol and fertilizer catches fire and explodes.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
192 people die when an arsonist sets fire to a subway train in Daegu, South Korea.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
FBI agent Robert Hanssen is arrested for spying for the Soviet Union. He is ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
Sampit conflict: Inter-ethnic violence between Dayaks and Madurese breaks out in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, ultimately resulting in more than 500 deaths and 100,000 Madurese displaced from their homes.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
The IRA explodes bombs in the early morning at Paddington station and Victoria station in London.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
Thirteen people die and one is seriously injured in the Wah Mee massacre in Seattle. It is said to be the largest robbery-motivated mass-murder in U.S. history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
Richard Petty wins a then-record sixth Daytona 500 after leaders Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough crash on the final lap of the first NASCAR race televised live flag-to-flag.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
The Xinjiang 61st Regiment Farm fire started during Chinese New Year when a firecracker ignited memorial wreaths of the late Mao Zedong, killing 694 personnel. It remains the deadliest fireworks accident in the world.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
A thousand armed soldiers raid Kalakuta Republic, the commune of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, leading to the death of Funmilayo Anikulapo Kuti.
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The Space Shuttle Enterprise test vehicle is carried on its maiden "flight" on top of a Boeing 747.
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Editor's picks
Born on February 18
- 1201 — Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Persian scientist and writer (died 1274)
- 1372 — Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, Egyptian jurist and scholar (died 1448)
- 1486 — Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Indian monk and saint (died 1534)
Died on February 18
- 675 — Colmán, bishop of Lindisfarne
- 814 — Angilbert, Frankish monk and diplomat (born 760)
- 901 — Thābit ibn Qurra, Arab astronomer and physician (born 826)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 18
Quick answers
Who was born on February 18? Manu Bhaker (2002), Tanguy Coulibaly (2001), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (2001).
Who died on February 18? Borislav Paravac (2026), Gene Hackman (2025), Hurricane (dog) (2025).
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