17 significant historical events occurred on February 18. February 18 has been the date of various historical events. In 1943, Joseph Goebbels gave his notorious Sportpalast speech, declaring Nazi Germany's policy of total war. In 1980, Mount St. Helens began erupting, which dramatically changed Washington state's terrain. The date also includes sporting events, such as biathlon competitions at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Total Events
17
Time Span
197–2023
Categories
5
Top Category
war
7 events
16 famous birthdays on February 18
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density2nd C.21st C.
2nd Century
1 event14th Century
1 event16th Century
1 event17th Century
1 event18th Century
2 events19th Century
2 events20th Century
5 eventsdisaster
Earthquake occurred on 18 February, 1911 in the central Pamir Mountains in the Rushon District of eastern Tajikistan
21st Century
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